Install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive

Use this information to install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.

Procedure

1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive to any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive out of the package and place them on a static-protective surface.
   Note

   The M.2 backplane you want to install might be different from the following illustrations, but the installation method is the same.
2. (Optional) Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane to accommodate the particular size of the M.2 drive you wish to install. See Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane.
3. Locate the M.2 drive slot on the M.2 backplane.
   Note

   For some M.2 backplanes that support two identical M.2 drives, install the M.2 drive in slot 0 first.

   Figure 1. M.2 drive slot

   1 Slot 0 2 Slot 1

4. Install the M.2 backplane onto the chassis.
   Figure 2. M.2 backplane installation
   
   
   1. Align the notch of the M.2 backplane with the pin on the chassis, and then place down the M.2 backplane.
   2. Tighten the screw to secure the M.2 backplane.
5. Install the M.2 drive on the M.2 backplane.
   Figure 3. M.2 drive installation
   
   
   1. Insert the M.2 drive at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the connector.
   2. Rotate the M.2 drive down until the notch 1 catches on the lip of the retainer 2.
   3. Slide the retainer forward (toward the connector) to secure the M.2 drive into place.
6. Disconnect the M.2 cables from the M.2 backplane.

   Figure 4. M.2 x4 non-RAID SATA/NVMe 2-bay backplane	Connect the M.2 cables from the M.2 backplane.
   Figure 5. M.2 x1 RAID NVMe 2-bay backplane	Connect the M.2 cables to the M.2 backplane. Tighten the screw on the M.2 backplane.
   Figure 6. M.2 RAID SATA/NVME 2-bay backplane	Connect the M.2 cable to the M.2 backplane. Rotate the latch on the cable as illustrated, and press the latch down until it clicks into place.