Lenovo ST250 Odd/tape Cable KIT V2 - 4Z57A80509

Lenovo 4Z57A80509 ODD/Tape Drive Cable Kit V2

Overview

The Lenovo 4Z57A80509 is the V2 ODD/tape drive cable kit designed for ThinkSystem ST250 tower servers that require optical disc drive or tape drive connectivity. When expanding storage options in an ST250 deployment — adding a tape backup drive for on-site data retention or commissioning an optical drive for firmware distribution — this kit provides the internal cabling required to wire those devices into the server chassis. Without the correct factory cable assembly, ODD and tape drives simply cannot connect to the ST250's backplane and controller, making 4Z57A80509 a required component rather than an optional one for these configurations.

Compatibility

This cable kit is designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 tower server platform. It is specific to V2 configurations of the ST250. Before ordering, verify your ST250's board revision and chassis generation — V1 and V2 configurations use different internal cable routing and connector layouts, and substituting the wrong kit will result in connectors that do not reach or align. For a complete list of compatible drives and verified configurations, consult the Lenovo ServerProven compatibility tool using part number 4Z57A80509. If you are provisioning a network video recorder build on ThinkSystem hardware and need to add tape archiving for long-term footage retention, this cable kit is the internal prerequisite before any server storage expansion can be completed.

Installation Notes

Installation is an internal chassis operation — the ST250 must be powered down and the side panel removed before routing this cable assembly. Ensure the drive bay is cleared and the target ODD or tape device is physically seated before connecting the cable. Cable routing must follow Lenovo's internal airflow guidelines to avoid obstructing the CPU and memory cooling path; improper routing can trigger thermal warnings. No special tools beyond a standard Phillips screwdriver are required for the drive bracket and cable retention clips.