An NVMe SSD is a PCIe BUS device. Devices attached to a PCIe bus cannot be removed without allowing the device and the bus to complete and cease signal/traffic flow.
Procedure
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Before removing the NVMe drive, back up all data on all logical NVDIMMs to alternative storage.
CAUTION: Before removing and replacing the NVMe SSDs, always back up the data on the logical NVDIMMs. Failure to back up the data will result in data loss.
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Observe the NVMe SSD LED status and determine if the server can be powered down.
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Power down the
server (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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Remove the drive:
- Push the Power button.
The Do Not Remove button illuminates and flashes.
- Wait until the flashing stops and the Do Not Remove button is no longer illuminated.
- Push the Do Not Remove button and then remove the drive.
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Reconfigure the Persistent Memory Option settings.
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If necessary, restore the backed-up data to the logical NVDIMMs from the alternative storage.