Lenovo 4X97A59768

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A59768 is an eight-drive 2.5 inch SAS and SATA backplane cable kit designed specifically for the ThinkSystem SR645 server. It includes the backplane and three factory-matched SATA cables, providing everything needed for a straightforward installation. This kit supports up to eight SAS or SATA drives, offering flexibility for various storage configurations without requiring adapters or custom wiring.

Key features

• Purpose-built for Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 models 7D2X and 7D2Y, ensuring a perfect fit and compatibility
• Supports both SAS and SATA drives, allowing a mix of high-performance SAS SSDs and cost-effective SATA HDDs in the same chassis
• Includes three Lenovo-approved SATA cables that are colour-coded and cut to length for easy cable management and optimal airflow
• Facilitates quick upgrades or repairs by eliminating the need for trial-and-error with third-party parts or additional adapters
• Designed to maintain Lenovo service compliance, making it suitable for both small business and large data center environments

Key specs

• Drive bays supported: 8 x 2.5 inch
• Drive interface compatibility: SAS and SATA
• Included cables: 3 Lenovo-approved SATA cables
• Compatible server models: Lenovo ThinkSystem SR645 7D2X and 7D2Y

Connectivity and compatibility

This backplane cable kit integrates seamlessly with the ThinkSystem SR645 server models 7D2X and 7D2Y, providing direct connections for SAS and SATA drives. The included cables are factory-matched to ensure reliable data transfer and power delivery, reducing installation time and potential errors. Colour-coded cabling helps maintain clear organization within the server chassis, which is especially valuable in dense rack environments.

Ideal uses and environments

The kit is well suited for IT administrators managing virtualization hosts, small business database servers, or branch-office appliances that require flexible and scalable storage solutions. It also serves data center teams needing a ready replacement part to minimize downtime during drive-bay repairs. Its support for mixed-drive configurations allows balancing performance and capacity according to workload demands.

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