M.2 SSD enablement option

For more information about product features, specifications, options, configurations, and compatibility, see the product QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.

To install the component:

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. Do one of the following:
   • Extend the server from the rack.
   • Remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Remove the PCI riser cage.
6. Do one of the following:
   • If you are using the two-slot PCI riser cage, remove the bottom slot cover.

     

   • If you are using the three-slot PCI riser cage, remove the middle slot cover.

     

7. Install the M.2 SSD enablement board. Verify that the board is firmly seated in the slot.

   

8. Connect the SATA cables to the M.2 SSD enablement board.

   

9. Install the PCI riser cage.
10. Connect the M.2 SSD SATA cables to the system board.
    • M.2 SSD cabling from the primary PCIe riser location

      

    • M.2 SSD cabling from the secondary PCIe riser location

      

      CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all expansion slots have either an expansion slot cover or an expansion board installed.

11. Install the access panel.
12. Do one of the following:
    • Slide the server into the rack.
    • Install the server into the rack.
13. Power up the server.