Lenovo 7XB7A03965 Thinksystem 2.5INCH Sas/sata/nvme 2X2 BAY Backplane KIT

Lenovo 7XB7A03965 2.5-Inch SAS/SATA/NVMe 2x2 Bay Backplane Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 7XB7A03965 is a 2.5-inch 2x2 bay backplane kit designed to expand or replace drive connectivity in compatible ThinkSystem servers. Supporting NVMe, SAS, and SATA simultaneously, this single backplane eliminates the need to choose a single protocol tier at configuration time — useful when a deployment mixes NVMe boot drives with SAS/SATA data drives in the same chassis bay group. At 2 lb, it is a standard field-replaceable component for server build-outs and upgrades. Sourced factory-new from genuine Lenovo supply channels.

Compatibility

The 7XB7A03965 is designed for Lenovo ThinkSystem server platforms that accept 2.5-inch hot-swap drive configurations. It is engineered for deployment within the ThinkSystem rack server line, specifically targeting chassis bays that support the 2x2 backplane form factor. Verify your server's chassis model and bay slot configuration against Lenovo's ThinkSystem compatibility matrix before ordering — not all 2.5-inch bays accept the 2x2 backplane assembly. Interface support covers all three major enterprise storage protocols: NVMe (PCIe-attached), SAS (12Gb/s), and SATA (6Gb/s), meaning the backplane can serve different drive types within the same bay group without a protocol-specific adapter. If you are building out a storage-dense server configuration that combines fast NVMe caching with high-capacity SAS/SATA data tiers, this backplane supports that mixed architecture natively.

Installation Notes

Installation requires access to the server's internal drive bay section. Confirm cable routing compatibility with your specific ThinkSystem chassis before procurement — signal cables for NVMe lanes typically route separately from SAS/SATA expander cabling. Country of origin is Mexico. UNSPSC classification 43202105 (computer storage devices and media). Pair with appropriate server drive bay accessories and verified ThinkSystem-compatible drives to complete the assembly.