| Product Type | Backplane Option Kit |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Supported Drive Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Drive Interface Type | NVMe |
| Supported Drive Interface | PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
| Drive Bays Supported | Up to 10 |
| Compatible Systems | Lenovo ThinkSystem V3 series |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Expansion Options | 10x 2.5" NVMe PCIe Gen4 drive slots |
| Weight | 0.73 kg (1.6 lbs) |
| Power Requirements | Draws power via system board backplane connector |
Lenovo V3 1U 10x2.5 NVMe Gen4 Backplane Option Kit

Key Benefits
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- Enhances server performance with Gen4 NVMe storage scaling in minimal rack space
- Ensures compatibility with Lenovo ThinkSystem V3 infrastructure for seamless deployment
- TAA-compliance supports eligibility for regulated and government contracts
Product Overview
The Lenovo V3 1U 10x2.5 NVMe Gen4 Backplane Option Kit is designed to expand enterprise-class NVMe storage in Lenovo ThinkSystem V3 servers. Supporting up to ten 2.5-inch NVMe Gen4 drives in a compact 1U chassis, it delivers high-speed, low-latency data access ideal for virtualization and data-centric workloads. The kit is TAA-compliant and manufactured in Mexico, making it suitable for government and commercial use. By leveraging Gen4 bandwidth enhancements, this backplane provides a cost-effective path to scale infrastructure without full system replacements.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Chassis Compatibility | 1U Rack-mount servers |
| Operating Temperature Range | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 8% to 80% (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Material | Metal and PCB assembly |
| Color | Black |
| Cooling Requirements | Relies on system cooling (no fans included) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Cloud Management Support | No |
| Included Licenses | N/A |
Interfaces
| Interface Type | Backplane to PCIe Gen4 |
| Number of NVMe Drive Interfaces | 10 |
| Data Transfer Rate (per drive) | Up to 64 Gbps (PCIe Gen4 x4) |
| Connector Type | SlimSAS (PCIe Gen4) |
Compliance & Origin
| TAA Compliance | Yes |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| Product Code (UPC) | 889488621531 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4XH7A87142 |
| Certifications | UL, CE, FCC, VCCI |
Advanced Security Features
| Data Protection | Depends on installed drives and system configuration |
| Encryption Support | Supports drives with SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) capability |
| Firmware Update Method | Through system BIOS or management controller |