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Install the bottom M.2 cabled adapter and M.2 drives

Follow instructions in this section to install the bottom M.2 adapter and M.2 drives.

About this task

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disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also 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.
Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Touch the static-protective package that contains the component to any unpainted metal surface on the server; then, remove it from the package and place it on a static-protective surface.

  • Before you remove or make changes to drives, drive controllers (including controllers that are integrated on the system board), drive backplanes, or drive cables, make sure to back up all important data stored in drives.

  • Before you remove any component of a RAID array (drive, RAID card, etc.), back up all RAID configuration information.

The following notes describe the type of drives that the server supports and other information that you must consider when you install a drive. For a list of supported drives, see Lenovo ServerProven website.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Install the bottom M.2 cabled adapter​

Procedure

  1. Align the bottom M.2 cabled adapter with the guide pins; then, lower the adapter down until it is firmly seated.
  2. Secure the bottom M.2 cabled adapter with six screws.
    Figure 1. Installing the bottom M.2 cabled adapter
    Installing the bottom M.2 cabled adapter
  3. Connect the cables to the bottom M.2 cabled adapter. See Riser assembly and bottom M.2 cabled adapter cable routing.

Install an M.2 drive​

If necessary, install an M.2 drive to the bottom M.2 cabled adapter.

Procedure

  1. Locate the slot to install the M.2 drive.
    Note
    Slot 11 and Slot 12 on the bottom M.2 cabled adapter are available to install M.2 drives. Do not install M.2 drives to other slots.
    Slots on bottom M.2 cabled adapter


    1 Slot 12 / M.2 Bay 11
    2 Slot 11 / M.2 Bay 10
  2. If necessary, install an M.2 heat sink to the M.2 drive to be installed. See Install an M.2 heat sink.
  3. If necessary, adjust the retainer to accommodate the size of the M.2 drive to be installed. See Adjust the retainer on the M.2 adapter.
  4. Install the M.2 drive.
    1. Hold the M.2 drive at an angle, and insert the drive into the M.2 slot.
    2. Lower the rear side of the M.2 drive down to the M.2 adapter.
    3. Secure the M.2 drive with one screw.
    Note

    If necessary, repeat this procedure to the other M.2 drive to be installed.

    Figure 2. Installing an M.2 drive
    Installing an M.2 drive

After this task is completed

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo Video

Watch the procedure on YouTube