Installing the SATA M.2 2280 riser option

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

  • Up to two 2280 form factor M.2 drives

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

Procedure
  1. Power down the server (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:
    1. Extend the server from the rack (Extend the server from the rack).
    2. Remove the server from the rack (Remove the server from the rack).
  4. Remove the access panel (Remove the access panel).
  5. Remove the primary PCI riser cage (Remove the primary PCI riser cage).
  6. If needed, remove any expansion boards installed in the riser cage.
    Removing an expansion board
  7. Remove the existing riser board from the riser cage.
    Removing the riser board
  8. Install the M.2 riser board.
    Installing M.2 riser board
  9. Remove the screw securing the standoff on the riser.
  10. Install the M.2 drives.
    Installing the M.2 drives
  11. Install the following, as needed:
  12. Install the primary PCI riser cage (Install the primary PCI riser cage).
  13. Install the access panel (Install the access panel).
  14. Install the server in the rack.