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Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 M.2 cable kit for B540i-2i

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 M.2 Cable Kit B540i-2i 4X97A97309

SKU CH-283G-K56V0 MPN 4X97A97309

M.2 cable kit connects the B540i-2i controller in ThinkSystem ST650 V3 servers

  • Enables M.2 storage in ST650 V3 servers
  • Designed for B540i-2i controller integration
  • Genuine Lenovo part 4X97A97309 ensures compatibility
  • New condition guarantees reliable first installation
  • Listed by manufacturer January 29 2026

Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 M.2 Cable Kit

This cable kit connects M.2 drives to the B540i-2i controller inside a Lenovo ThinkSystem ST650 V3 server. It is designed for administrators expanding local storage in that specific chassis. The part enables the physical link between the drive slot and the RAID adapter.

Kit contents enable B540i-2i connectivity

The included cables route signals from the M.2 backplane to the B540i-2i adapter, allowing the controller to manage the installed drives. Without this kit, the M.2 bays in the ST650 V3 cannot communicate with that specific RAID controller. Installation follows the server hardware maintenance manual.

Verify ST650 V3 chassis and B540i-2i adapter

Confirm the server is a ThinkSystem ST650 V3 and that a B540i-2i controller is installed or planned. The cables are keyed for this chassis and controller combination only. Buyers needing M.2 cabling for other Lenovo servers or different RAID adapters should look for the matching part number.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLenovo
Model name4 × 97A97309
Part number4 × 97A97309
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size244 × 150 × 56 mm

Questions about this item

Will the cable connectors on the ST650 V3 M.2 kit wear out and need replacement later?

The cable is a passive assembly with no moving parts, so no scheduled replacement is required under normal server operation.

What is the first limit reached when the B540i-2i controller runs sustained workloads through this cable?

The cable itself imposes no throughput ceiling; the B540i-2i controller and attached M.2 drives determine the sustained performance limit.

Does the M.2 cable add measurable heat or power draw inside the ST650 V3 chassis during all-day operation?

As a passive copper link it draws no power and adds negligible thermal load beyond the drives and controller it connects.

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