Install the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage

Follow instructions in this section to install the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage. The procedure must be executed by a trained technician.

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.

Note

Make sure you have a torque screwdriver available to properly replace the component.

Procedure

Align the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage with the opening in the front of the system shuttle, and slide it into the system shuttle until it snaps into place at the stop position.
Figure 1. Pushing the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage to the stop position
Install the USB assembly.
1. Align the USB assembly with the slot at the front of the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage, and slide it through the slot.
  Figure 2. USB assembly installation
2. Set the torque screwdriver to 0.27 ± 0.03 newton-meters, then, fasten the two center plastite screws to secure the plate to the USB assembly.
  Figure 3. USB assembly plate installation
3. Install the USB assembly to the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage.
  1. Slide the USB assembly backward to install it to the cage.
  2. Set the torque screwdriver to 0.5 ± 0.05 newton-meters, then, fasten the two screws (M3 x 5 mm) to secure the USB assembly.
Install the cable connecting the system I/O board to the system board.
1. Connect the cable to the system I/O board.
2. Tighten the two screws to secure the cable.
  Note
  Tighten the screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque. For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tighten is 0.9 ± 0.2 newton-meters.
  Figure 4. System I/O board cable installation
Connect all the required cables to the following components:
- The 2.5-inch drive backplane (see 2.5-inch drive backplane cable routing)
- The integrated diagnostics panel (see Integrated diagnostics panel cable routing)
- The M.2 backplane (see M.2 backplane cable routing)
- The OCP interposer (see OCP interposer card cable routing)
- The PCIe switch board (see PCIe switch board cable routing)
Push the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage fully into the system shuttle.
1. Push the cage fully into the system shuttle.
2. Locate the four screw holes marked with B on both sides of the system shuttle; then, fasten the four screws to secure the cage.
Note
Tighten the screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque. For reference, the torque required for the screws to be fully tighten is 0.9 ± 0.2 newton-meters.
Figure 5. NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage installation

After you finish

Reinstall the front fan cage. See Install the front fan cage.
Push the system shuttle fully into the chassis.
1. Lift the two lock latches on both sides of the shuttle.
2. Slide the shuttle into the chassis.
3. Push the shuttle fully into the chassis.
4. Rotate the two release levers until they lock into place.
Figure 6. System shuttle installation
Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.

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