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Install an M.2 boot adapter

Follow instructions in this section to remove an M.2 boot adapter.

About this task

To avoid potential danger, make sure to read and follow the safety information.

Attention

Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to make sure that you work safely.

Procedure

  1. Install the M.2 boot adapter.
    Figure 1. Installing M.2 boot adapter
    Installing M.2 boot adapter
    1. Lower the M.2 boot adapter into the tray; then, slide the M.2 boot adapter forward until it is seated.
    2. Fasten the screw that secures the end of the M.2 boot adapter to the tray.
    3. Fasten the screw that secures the middle of the M.2 boot adapter to the tray.
  2. Align the notches of the tray with the guide pins on the node; then, lower the M.2 boot adapter and slide it to one side until the M.2 boot adapter is securely seated in the node.
    Figure 2. Installing M.2 boot adapter tray
    Installing M.2 boot adapter tray
  3. Connect the cables to the M.2 boot adapter.
    Figure 3. Connecting cable to SATA/NVMe M.2 boot adapter
    Connecting cable to SATA/NVMe M.2 boot adapter
    1. Connect the cables to the M.2 boot adapter.
    2. Hook the wire bail on the cable onto the connector.

After you finish

  1. If necessary, adjust location of the M.2 drive retainer on the M.2 boot adapter to accommodate another M.2 drive of a different size (see Adjust an M.2 drive retainer).
  2. Install all M.2 drives to the M.2 boot adapter (see Install an M.2 drive).
  3. Make sure that all the required cables are routed and connected correctly; then, reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).
  4. Reinstall the node into the chassis (see Install a node to the chassis).
  5. Make sure that the required power supply units are installed and power cords are connected; then, power on the node (see Install a hot-swap power supply and Power on the node).
  6. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).