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:
- Power down the server.
- Remove all power:
- Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
- Disconnect each power cord from the server.
- Do one of the following:
- Remove the access panel.
- To install the M.2 SSD enablement board on the system board, do the following:
- Remove the full-height bracket from the M.2 SSD enablement board.
- Install the low-profile bracket on the M.2 SSD enablement board.
- Remove the onboard PCIe3 x16 slot 4 cover.
- Install the M.2 SSD enablement board. Verify that the board is firmly seated in the slot.
- Connect the SATA cables to the M.2 SSD enablement board.
- Connect the M.2 SSD SATA cables to the system board.
- Secure the extra length of the SATA cables with a cable tie, and then place the bundled part on top of the air baffle.
- To install the M.2 SSD enablement board in the top slot of the FlexibleLOM riser cage, do the following:
- Remove the PCIe3 x8 riser slot 4 cover.
- Open the riser slot retainer latch.
- Install the M.2 SSD enablement board. Verify that the board is firmly seated in the slot.
- Connect the SATA cables to the M.2 SSD enablement board.
- Connect the M.2 SSD SATA cables to the system board.
- Secure the extra length of the SATA cables with a cable tie, and then place the bundled part on top of the air baffle.
- Install the access panel.
- Do one of the following:
- Slide the server into the rack.
- Install the server into the rack.
- Power up the server.