Lenovo 4X97A81465

Overview

The Lenovo 4X97A81465 is a dedicated cable kit designed specifically for ThinkSystem ST250 servers, providing the essential connections needed to install an internal optical disk drive or tape drive. This kit includes both a data cable and a power cable, ensuring reliable signal transmission and stable power delivery to your media device. It supports efficient media access, backup operations, and long-term data archival within your existing server setup.

Key features

• Includes a factory-specified data cable that guarantees proper communication between the drive and the system board
• Comes with a power cable engineered to deliver consistent electricity from the power supply to the drive
• Designed to maintain full hardware compatibility and predictable performance within the ThinkSystem ST250 chassis
• Cables are labeled with Lenovo feature codes for easy identification during installation and maintenance
• Optimized cable lengths and connectors help preserve airflow and keep internal routing neat and secure
• Combines both data and power connections in one kit to reduce downtime and simplify hardware upgrades

Key specs

• Compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem ST250 servers
• Includes one optical disk drive data cable (part SC17B01163, feature BMQT)
• Includes one ODD or tape drive power cable (part SC17B01164, feature BMQU)
• Cable types: data lead and power lead for internal drives

Connectivity and compatibility

This cable kit is tailored to fit seamlessly with the internal connectors of the ThinkSystem ST250 server, ensuring that both optical disk drives and tape drives can be integrated without compatibility issues. The data cable supports signal transfer between the drive and the system board, while the power cable connects directly to the server’s power supply, providing stable and reliable power. This makes it a practical choice for IT teams managing small to midsize business servers, remote offices, or lab environments where media drives are essential.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 4X97A81465 cable kit is well suited for environments where media access and data backup are critical. It supports tasks such as loading operating systems from DVDs, performing regular tape backups, and migrating legacy data to newer storage solutions. IT administrators will find this kit valuable for expanding the capabilities of their ST250 servers without compromising airflow or internal organization. It fits naturally into setups that require dependable hardware integration and straightforward maintenance.

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