M.2 backplane and M.2 drive replacement

Use this information to remove and install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive (an assembled M.2 backplane and M.2 drive is also known as M.2 module).

The server supports two types of M.2 backplanes. The removal and installation methods are similar.

Note

The M.2 adapters and modules are also referred to as enablement kits. In this publication, they are referred to as M.2 backplanes. These terms are interchangeable.

Figure 1. M.2 x1* NVMe 2-bay backplane *x1: supports PCIe x1 connection to each drive and provides build-in RAID function

Figure 2. M.2 x4* SATA/NVMe 2-bay backplane *x4: supports PCIe x4 connection to each drive

• Remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive
  Use this information to remove the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.
• Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane
  Use this information to adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane.
• Install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive
  Use this information to install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.
• Remove the M.2 cage and M.2 backplane (16-EDSFF chassis)
  Use the information in this topic to remove the M.2 cage and M.2 backplane from the 16-EDSFF chassis.
• Install the M.2 cage and M.2 backplane (16-EDSFF chassis)
  Use the information in this topic to install the M.2 cage and M.2 backplane to the 16-EDSFF chassis.