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Install the M.2 drive cage and backplane

Follow instructions in this section to install the M.2 drive cage and backplane. 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.
Firmware and driver download: You might need to update the firmware or driver after replacing a component.

Procedure

  1. Install the M.2 backplane to the M.2 drive cage.
    1. Place the backplane on the cage and slide it to engage it.
    2. Tighten the screw to secure it to the cage.
    Figure 1. M.2 backplane installation
    M.2 backplane installation
  2. Install the M.2 drive cage.
    1. Insert the cage into its slot at the front of the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage.
    2. Tighten the four screws to secure the cage.
    Note
    Follow below torque values to tighten the screws with a torque screwdriver set to the proper torque.
    • Two side screws (M3 × 4 mm): 0.9 ± 0.2 newton-meters
    • Two front screws (M3 × 5 mm): 0.5 ± 0.05 newton-meters
    Figure 2. M.2 drive cage installation
    M.2 drive cage installation
  3. If necessary, attach the labels to both ends of the cables.
    1. Attach the white space portion of the label to one end of the cable.
    2. Wrap the label around the cable and attach it to the white space portion.
    3. Repeat to attach the other label to the opposite end of the cable.
    Figure 3. Label application
    Label application
    Note
    See the table below to identify the corresponding labels for the cables.
    FromToLabel
    M.2 backplane: Power connectorSystem board: M.2 power connectorM.2 PWR
    M.2 backplane: Signal connectorSystem board: M.2 signal connectorM.2 SIGNAL

After you finish

  1. Reinstall all the hot-swap M.2 drive assemblies. See Install a hot-swap M.2 drive assembly
  2. Reinstall the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage. See Install the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage.
  3. Reinstall the front fan cage. See Install the front fan cage.
  4. 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 4. System shuttle installation
    System shuttle installation

    System shuttle installation
  5. Complete the parts replacement. See Complete the parts replacement.
  6. Use the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager to configure the RAID. For more information, see: Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager portal page.