Fasteners IBM 00FK658

IBM/Lenovo System x3650 M5 Rear 2x 2.5-inch HDD Kit (Part Number: 00FK658) — is a hardware expansion kit designed to add two additional SFF hot-swap drive bays to the rear of the x3650 M5 server. By utilizing the rear drive kit, administrators can separate the OS boot drive from the primary data storage, maximizing the use of front-facing drive bays for high-capacity workloads. The kit is fully integrated with the server’s cooling and management systems, ensuring reliable performance for high-speed SAS or SATA drives.

Key Specifications:

• Drive Support: 2x 2.5-inch Hot-Swap SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs.

• Connectivity: Includes specialized SAS/SATA and power cables.

• Installation Location: Rear of the chassis (above power supplies).

• System Support: Lenovo System x3650 M5 (Machine Type 5462).

• Benefit: Increases total drive count and provides dedicated slots for OS mirroring.