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Description

Lenovo 7M27A05701 Toolless Slide Rail Kit with 1U CMA

Overview

The Lenovo 7M27A05701 is a toolless slide rail kit with integrated 1U cable management arm (CMA) designed for rack-mounted ThinkSystem servers. At 45 inches long and 12.10 lb, this kit handles the mechanical work of smooth server insertion and extraction while keeping rear cabling organized — a practical necessity in dense data center racks where cable chaos slows maintenance and risks accidental disconnection during hot-swap operations. The toolless design means no loose hardware during installation: rails click into standard rack posts without screwdrivers, reducing deployment time per unit in multi-server rack builds.

Compatibility

Designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem 1U rack servers. Verify compatibility against your specific ThinkSystem model's rack options list before ordering — Lenovo publishes per-server compatible rail kit part numbers in the product guide. This kit is not a universal fit; confirm the target server supports the 7M27A05701 rail option. Standard EIA-310 19-inch rack enclosures are the expected mounting environment given the 1U form factor designation.

Installation Notes

The 45.00 x 9.00 x 4.00 in (L x W x H) footprint requires adequate rack depth — verify your rack's usable interior depth accommodates the full rail extension before purchasing. The CMA attaches to the rear of the rails and requires cable slack loops to be dressed before final server positioning; plan for CMA swing clearance behind the rack (typically 8–12 inches depending on cable bundle size). Toolless rail clips engage standard square-hole and round-hole rack posts; verify post type compatibility with Lenovo's rack compatibility matrix if deploying into a non-Lenovo rack enclosure.

Specifications
Weight: 12.10 lb
Dimensions: 45.00 x 9.00 x 4.00 in (L x W x H)
Country Origin: MX
Form Factor: 1U Rack
Country Of Origin: MX
Unspsc Code: 43211600
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Lenovo 7M27A05701 Thinksystem Toolless Slide Rail KIT with 1U CMA

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