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Install an M.2 drive

Follow instructions in this section to install an M.2 drive.

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.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the node and chassis; then, take the component out of the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

Procedure

  1. Locate the M.2 connectors on the system board. Then, determine to which connector the M.2 drive is to be installed.
    Figure 1. Location of the M.2 bays on the system board
    Location of the M.2 bays
    1 M.2 bay 02 M.2 bay 1
  2. Install the M.2 drive to the system board.
    1. Insert the M.2 drive into the M.2 connector at an angle of approximately 15 degrees.
    2. Slightly press the retainer to accommodate the M.2 drive.
    3. Pivot and press down the M.2 drive; then, make sure the M.2 drive is engaged securely by the retainer.
      Figure 2. Installation of an M.2 drive
      M.2 drive installation

After you finish

  1. Reconnect all the required cables to the drive backplane; then, reinstall the drive cage assembly to the node (see 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing and Install a drive cage assembly).
  2. Make sure that all the required cables are routed and connected correctly; then, reinstall the top cover (see Install the top cover).
  3. Reinstall the node into the chassis (see Install a node to the chassis).
  4. 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).
  5. Proceed to complete the parts replacement (see Complete the parts replacement).

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube