Product Type | Backplane Option Kit |
Form Factor | Internal – Compatible with Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 |
Supported Drive Form Factor | 2.5-inch NVMe SSD |
Number of Drive Bays Supported | 4 |
Drive Interface | NVMe |
Designed For | Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 |
Use Case | High-speed, low-latency edge storage |
Power Requirements | Draws power from SE455 V3 system power supply |
Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5in NVMe Backplane Kit



Key Benefits

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- Enables significant NVMe storage expansion for high-performance edge computing scenarios.
- TAA compliance ensures the kit meets regulatory standards for US government and enterprise use.
- Purpose-built by Lenovo for the SE455 V3 guarantees compatibility and seamless integration.
Product Overview
The Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 4x2.5in NVMe Backplane Option Kit offers a purpose-built expansion solution designed to accommodate four 2.5-inch NVMe drives. Purposefully engineered for edge computing environments, it enables high-speed, low-latency storage ideal for AI, video analytics, and industrial applications. Manufactured in Mexico and TAA compliant, it meets regulatory standards for enterprise and government deployment. This kit aligns with Lenovo’s scalable edge computing hardware strategy, delivering reliable, efficient, and future-ready storage capabilities.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | Exact dimensions depend on server chassis; tailored for SE455 V3 bay |
Operating Temperature Range | 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 8% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity (Non-Operating) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Requirement | Relies on chassis airflow from SE455 V3 |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Integration | Compatible with Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) |
Remote Management Support | Yes, via host system management interfaces |
Software Licensing Requirement | No separate license required for backplane use |
Firmware Updatable | Yes, via Lenovo firmware tools |
Interfaces
Interface Type | PCIe Gen4 (via NVMe) |
Drive Connector Type | U.2 (SFF-8639) |
Backplane Interface | Integrated Backplane for NVMe SSDs |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 64 GT/s per PCIe Gen4 x4 lane |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes (if enabled by system/controller) |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
REACH Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Drive Security Support | Dependent on installed NVMe SSD; hardware encryption supported if drives are SEDs |
Tamper Detection | No dedicated tamper detection (relies on system-level controls) |
Physical Security | Tool-less carrier support with secure retention |
Data Protection | End-to-end support when installed with supported RAID or HBA controller in the host system |