Install an M.2 drive into the M.2 backplane

Use this information to install an M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane.

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DANGER

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Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source.
• Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources.
• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
• The device might have more than one power cord, to remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

Before you install an M.2 drive into the M.2 backplane:

1. Read the Installation Guidelines to ensure that you work safely.

See the following table for supported M.2 drive configurations.

Table 1. M.2 drive configuration

M.2 drive configuration	Support status
Single 32 GB M.2 drive (42 mm long)	Supported
Single 128 GB M.2 drive (80 mm long)	Supported
Dual 32 GB M.2 drives (42 mm long) with RAID backplane	Supported
Dual 128 GB M.2 drives (80mm long) with RAID backplane	Only supported in certain environments. Contact Lenovo Services for additional details.

Complete the following steps to install an M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane.

1. Locate the connector on each side of the M.2 backplane.
   Note

   • Some M.2 backplanes support two identical M.2 drives. When two drives are installed, align and support both drives when sliding the retainer forward to secure the drives.

2. Insert the M.2 drive at an angle (approximately 30 degrees) into the connector and rotate it until the notch catches on the lip of the retainer; then, slide the retainer forward (toward the connector) to secure the M.2 drive in the M.2 backplane.
   Figure 1. M.2 drive installation
   
   

   Attention

   When sliding the retainer forward, make sure the two nubs on the retainer enter the small holes on the M.2 backplane. Once they enter the holes, you will hear a soft “click” sound.

   Figure 2. M.2 drive installation