Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 2.5

OEM cable kit from Lenovo for the ThinkSystem SR650 V2 chassis, intended for the front 2.5" backplane (BP1). The kit contains the specific power and SAS/SATA cables and lengths required to connect the front backplane to the system board and to RAID/HBA controllers, avoiding fit and signal-integrity issues common with non‑OEM substitutes.

Compatibility & use

• Compatible systems: Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2 (front BP1 2.5" backplane); also referenced for some ST650 V2 / SR665 configurations.
• Interfaces: SAS and SATA (supports spinning drives, SAS SSDs, SATA SSDs depending on backplane).

What's included

• 2 × power cables, 170 mm (6.69 in)
• 1 × SAS/SATA cable, 780 mm (30.71 in) with 150 mm (5.91 in) intermediate segment
• 1 × SAS/SATA cable, 850 mm (33.46 in) with 200 mm (7.87 in) intermediate segment
• 1 × SAS/SATA cable, 840 mm (33.07 in) with 800 mm (31.50 in) segment to standard-form-factor RAID/HBA
• 2 × SAS/SATA cables, 930 mm (36.61 in)

This is an official Lenovo option to ensure correct cabling for storage-dense SR650 V2 configurations. Follow the SR650 V2 internal cable routing guide when installing to preserve airflow and avoid connector strain.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lenovo
• Part number: 4X97A59809
• EAN / UPC: 889488531738
• Compatibility: ThinkSystem SR650 V2 (front BP1 2.5" backplane); ST650 V2 / SR665 referenced
• Interfaces: SAS, SATA
• Cables included:
  • 2 × power cables – 170 mm
  • 1 × SAS/SATA – 780 mm (with 150 mm segment)
  • 1 × SAS/SATA – 850 mm (with 200 mm segment)
  • 1 × SAS/SATA – 840 mm (with 800 mm segment for standard-form-factor RAID/HBA)
  • 2 × SAS/SATA – 930 mm
• Approx. weight: ~1.25 lb
• Intended use: Front backplane cable kit for 2.5" drives in SR650 V2

Product review

The Lenovo 4X97A59809 cable kit is a factory-matched solution for the SR650 V2 front BP1 2.5" backplane. It supplies the correct connector types and cable lengths for reliable operation in dense 2U server environments.

• Pros: OEM reliability and fit, correct cable lengths and types for SR650 V2, supports both SAS and SATA.
• Cons: May be pricier than generic cables; availability varies and careful routing is required in 2U chassis.