Lenovo 4Z57A13568 ThinkSystem ST50 HH ODD / Tape Cable Kit

Lenovo 4Z57A13568 ThinkSystem ST50 Half-Height ODD / Tape Cable Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4Z57A13568 is an internal cable kit designed for the ThinkSystem ST50 tower server, providing the signal and power routing needed to install a half-height (HH) optical disc drive or tape drive into the system. If you are expanding an ST50 with a DVD-RW, BD-ROM, or LTO tape drive and the required cabling is absent from the base configuration, this kit supplies what is otherwise missing from the factory build — preventing a common integration dead-end where the drive is present but non-functional due to absent internal cabling.

Compatibility

This cable kit is designed exclusively for the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST50 tower server. It is not a universal fit — verify your ST50 chassis generation before ordering, as Lenovo's ST50 line has seen revision iterations. The kit supports half-height form factor drives only; full-height or slim optical bays require different cable assemblies. Compatible drive types include HH optical disc drives (ODD) and HH internal tape drives configured for the ST50's internal bay. Confirm the target drive's interface (typically SATA for ODD, SAS or SATA for tape) matches what this kit provides before installing.

Installation Notes

Route cables according to Lenovo's published ST50 internal cable routing diagram to avoid airflow obstruction and contact with rotating components. Ensure the server is powered down and unplugged before handling internal cable assemblies. No special tools beyond standard Phillips screwdrivers are required for the mechanical connection, but observe standard ESD precautions when working inside the chassis.