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Install the M.2 backplane

Follow instructions in this section to install the M.2 backplane.

About this task

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.

Procedure

  1. Make sure the air baffle is installed in chassis. See Install the air baffle.
  2. (Optional) Connect the M.2 backplane cables to M.2 backplane.
    1. Connect the M.2 backplane cables to the M.2 backplane.
    2. Fasten the screw on the signal cable.
      Figure 1. Connecting M.2 backplane cables to M.2 backplane
      Connecting M.2 backplane cables to M.2 backplane
      1 Power cable2 Signal cable
  3. Install the M.2 backplane.
    1. Open the M.2 backplane retention latch on the air baffle.
    2. Align the guide holes on the M.2 backplane with the guide pins on the air baffle; then, lower the M.2 backplane, and insert it into the air baffle.
    3. Fasten the screw that secures the M.2 backplane to the air baffle.
      Figure 2. Installing M.2 backplane to the air baffle
      Installing M.2 backplane to the air baffle
  4. Connect M.2 cables to the M.2 power connector and signal connector on system board. See System-board connectors for more details.
    Figure 3. Connecting M.2 backplane cables to system board
    Connecting M.2 backplane cables to system board


    1 M.2 signal connector
    2 M.2 power connector

After you finish

Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

Demo video

Watch the procedure on YouTube