Installing an M.2 NVMe SSD on the system board

Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following tools available:

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

  • 4.5 mm hex nut screwdriver

  • Phillips No. 1 screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Power down the server.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  3. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the front bezel.
  6. Remove the access panel.
  7. If installed, remove the air baffle.
  8. Remove the alignment screws:
    • If installing an M.2 2242 or 2280 SSD, remove both the hex nut and Phillips screw.

      Removing the hex nut screw and Phillips screw

    • If installing the M.2 22110, remove only the Phillips screw. Retain the hex nut.


      Removing only the Phillips screw
  9. Install the hex nut screw on 2242 or 2280 standoff position on the system board.
  10. Install the M.2 SSD:
    1. Insert the SSD into the M.2 SSD slot at a 45° angle.
    2. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position.
    3. Secure the SSD to the M.2 SSD enablement board with the removed Phillips screw.

    Installing an M.2 SSD
  11. If removed, install the air baffle.
  12. Install the access panel.
  13. Install the front bezel.
  14. Do one of the following:
  15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  16. Connect the power cords:
    1. Connect each power cord to the server.
    2. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  17. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.