We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Metal drive cage with eight 2.5-inch bays and backplane board

Lenovo

Lenovo 4XF0G45894 Thinkserver Rd450 2.5 Inch 8-Drive Backplane Kit Backup Media

SKU CH-9SW9-FCM33 MPN 4XF0G45894

An eight-bay 2.5-inch backplane kit with dummy trays and cables for Thinkserver RD450 expansion

  • Designed for ThinkServer RD450 servers
  • Supports eight 2.5 inch drive bays
  • Includes eight HDD dummy trays
  • Power cable and backplane supplied
  • Compact 30.77 x 19 x 1.7 cm form factor

Thinkserver Rd450 8-Drive Backplane Kit

This Lenovo 4XF0G45894 kit adds eight 2.5 inch drive bays to a Thinkserver Rd450 chassis. It is built for administrators who need to expand internal storage capacity in that specific server model. The package includes the backplane, eight dummy trays and the required power cable. Installation is a direct fit for the designated server bay.

Installation steps and common issues

The backplane mounts into the Rd450 2.5 inch chassis using the server's native rails and screws. Connect the supplied power cable to the backplane and the server's power distribution board. Drive trays slide into the eight bays once the cage is secured. A frequent issue is misaligning the backplane connectors with the mid-plane, which prevents the server from detecting drives. Ensure each dummy tray is removed before inserting a live drive.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Confirm the server is a Thinkserver Rd450 configured for 2.5 inch drives; the kit will not fit 3.5 inch variants or other Thinkserver models. Verify that the chassis has a free backplane slot and that the system firmware is current enough to recognise the additional bays. Check that the power distribution board has an available connector for the included cable. The unit weighs 13.50 lb and measures 30.77 x 19 x 1.7 inches.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Backup Disks & Cartridges, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $131.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 136 comparable items (median $47.99).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Size & build
Shipping weight6.35 kg
Package size244 × 224 × 130 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 8-drive backplane is working after installing it in the Thinkserver RD450?

The server BIOS should detect all eight 2.5-inch bays and each dummy tray should seat firmly. Power on the system and confirm every drive slot appears in the RAID controller or OS disk management.

What comes in the box with the 4XF0G45894 kit and what must I purchase separately?

The kit includes the 8-drive backplane, eight HDD dummy trays and the required power cable. You must supply your own 2.5-inch hard drives or SSDs for the eight bays.

Which version of this backplane kit should I choose for a Thinkserver RD450 with 2.5-inch bays?

This single MPN 4XF0G45894 is built for the Thinkserver RD450 2.5-inch chassis and provides eight bays. Select it when your server matches that exact form factor.

More in Backup Disks & Cartridges

Similar items