Lenovo 2U 8x2.5" SAS/SATA Backplane Kit

Overview

The Lenovo 4XH7A60930 is a 2U backplane kit designed to expand storage capacity by adding up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives to compatible Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. It fits seamlessly into the existing drive bays of models like the SR650 V2, SR655, and SR665, allowing you to increase storage without replacing the entire chassis or disrupting ongoing operations. This solution is ideal for environments that require a balance of high-performance SAS drives and cost-effective SATA drives, supporting a range of workloads from virtualization to file serving.

Key features

• Enables installation of up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, providing flexible storage expansion options.
• Designed to integrate smoothly with Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2, SR655, and SR665 servers without additional brackets or cables, preserving airflow and cable management.
• Supports mixed drive types, allowing you to optimize for both performance and capacity depending on your workload needs.
• Installation requires only basic server access and common tools, making it a straightforward upgrade for data center teams.
• Compatible with Lenovo XClarity and ThinkSystem management tools for unified monitoring of new and existing drives.
• Maintains the 2U chassis footprint, avoiding the need for costly or complex hardware changes.

Key specs

• Drive capacity: up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives
• Compatible server models: Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V2, SR655, SR665
• Form factor: 2U chassis backplane kit
• Drive interface support: SAS and SATA
• Installation: tool-assisted, no additional brackets or cables required

Connectivity and compatibility

This backplane kit connects directly to the existing drive bays and power feeds within supported Lenovo ThinkSystem servers. Its design ensures compatibility with both SAS and SATA drives, enabling flexible storage configurations. Integration with Lenovo XClarity allows administrators to monitor drive health and status alongside other system components, streamlining management tasks.

Ideal uses and environments

The Lenovo 4XH7A60930 is well suited for data centers and enterprise environments that need to scale storage capacity efficiently within a 2U server chassis. It works particularly well for virtualization clusters, file servers, and data-intensive applications where a mix of fast SAS drives and high-capacity SATA drives can optimize performance and cost. This kit is a practical choice for IT teams looking to expand storage without major hardware overhauls or downtime.