Procedure
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Back up all server data.
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If installed,
remove the front bezel.
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Power down the server.
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Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
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Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
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Do one of the following:
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Remove the access panel.
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Remove the primary PCI riser cage.
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Remove the expansion slot blank.
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If installing the option into slot 2 or slot 3, do the following:
- Remove the full-height bracket from the M.2 SSD enablement board.
- Install the half-height bracket onto the expansion board.
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If the SSD is not preinstalled on the M.2 SSD enablement board, do the following:
If only one SSD is being installed, install the SSD in slot 1.
- Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle.
- Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position.
- Install the SSD mounting screw.
- If you are installing a second SSD, repeat steps a–c.
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Install the M.2 SSD enablement board with installed SSD modules into the PCI riser cage, and then connect the SATA cables to the enablement board.
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Install the primary PCI riser cage.
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Route and connect the cables.
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Install the access panel.
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Install the server into the rack.
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Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
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Connect each power cord to the server.
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Connect each power cord to the power source.
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Power up the server.
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If removed,
install the bezel.