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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.


1

M.2 x4 non-RAID SATA/NVMe 2-bay backplane

2

M.2 x1 RAID NVMe 2-bay backplane

3

M.2 RAID SATA/NVME 2-bay backplane