Will this kit preserve hot-swap and drive LED behavior?

Yes. This OEM kit is wired to Lenovo V3 BP1 pinouts to preserve hot-swap detection, drive presence signals, and LED behavior expected by the chassis.

Is this cable compatible with non-Lenovo backplanes?

The harness is designed specifically for Lenovo V3 BP1 backplanes. Using it on non‑Lenovo backplanes may require verification of pinout compatibility and is not recommended for production without testing.

Does installation require firmware or driver changes?

No. Installation is a hardware harness replacement and does not require firmware or driver updates.

Can I order this part as a spare for field service?

Yes. Procuring the OEM MPN 4X97A85167 as a spare reduces repair time and avoids troubleshooting introduced by non‑OEM cables.

Lenovo

V3 2.5IN FRONT BP1 NVME CBL KIT

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Lenovo V3 2.5IN Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit — NVMe Backplane | Server Cable, BP1

Name: Lenovo V3 2.5IN Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit — NVMe, 2.5 in, BP1 Backplane
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 4X97A85167
Price: 2079.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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MPN: 4X97A85167

$2,079.00

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Key Features

Fits Lenovo V3 front bay — 2.5 in NVMe form factor
Backplane interface — BP1 connector pinout
MPN — 4X97A85167 (OEM Lenovo part)
Purpose — Front-to-backplane NVMe cable kit for drive carriers
Compatibility — Designed for Lenovo V3 series drive backplanes
Connector types — 2.5 in NVMe drive connector to BP1 backplane
Preserve NVMe hot-swap behavior with Lenovo MPN 4X97A85167 front-to-backplane cable
Ensure correct drive presence and LED signaling using BP1 backplane pinout

Maintain NVMe drive serviceability in Lenovo V3 servers with a purpose-built 2.5 in front-to-backplane cable kit (MPN 4X97A85167). Engineered to match Lenovo V3 front bay pinouts and BP1 backplane connections, this kit preserves carrier hot-swap, drive presence sensing, and drive LED behavior — avoiding failure modes common with generic cables. Use the OEM-matched cable when replacing damaged harnesses or provisioning new NVMe drives to minimize diagnostic time and eliminate unexpected incompatibilities. Installation aligns with standard V3 front-bay service procedures and requires no firmware changes. For procurement teams, the kit reduces downtime risk that arises from ad hoc cabling and protects warranty alignment with Lenovo service processes.

Ideal For

Replace damaged NVMe front-bay harness in Lenovo V3 servers
Provision additional 2.5 in NVMe drives while preserving hot-swap
Recover RAID arrays after drive replacement without reconfiguring firmware
Standardize spare parts inventory for Lenovo V3 storage subsystems

Why This Product

1OEM pinout alignment reduces incompatibility risk versus generic harnesses
2Preserves drive presence and LED signaling that cheaper kits often disrupt
3Direct fit for Lenovo V3 chassis eliminates custom routing or adapter work
4Reduces field troubleshooting compared with non‑OEM replacement cables

Lenovo V3 2.5IN Front BP1 NVMe Cable Kit — NVMe Backplane | Server Cable, BP1

Key Features

Ideal For

Why This Product

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