Installing the NVMe M.2 SSD option

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

  • T-15 screwdriver

  • Philip screwdriver

  • NVMe SSD module

Procedure
  1. Power down the system.
  2. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the system.
  3. If the system is mounted on a wall or a rack, dismount the system.
  4. Remove the access panel.
  5. Identify the blade slot for installing the PCIe option card.
  6. Remove the corresponding PCIe riser cage:
    1. Disconnect the cables from the PCIe riser assembly.

      Disconnecting the cables from the PCIe riser
    2. Loosen the thumbscrew and remove the PCIe riser cage from the chassis.


      Removing the PCIe riser cage
  7. Remove the PCIe blank from the PCIe slot.

    Removing the PCIe blank
  8. Install the NVMe M.2 SSD on bay 1 of the adapter card:
    1. Insert the SSD into the SSD slot at a 45 degree angle.
    2. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position:
    3. Install the SSD mounting screw.
    4. Repeat the process for bay 2, if you are installing a second SSD module.

      Installing the M,2 SSD
  9. Install the M.2 adapter, with the SSD modules installed, on the PCIe riser cage and secure it with Philips screw.

    Installing the M.2 adapter
  10. Install the PCIe riser cage back in the system.
  11. Install the access panel:
    1. Place the access panel in position and close the latch.
    2. Turn the T-15 locking screw to lock the latch.

    Installing the access panel
  12. Mount the system as per your requirements.
  13. Connect power cord to the system.
  14. Connect power cord to the power source.
  15. Power up the system.