Installing an M.2 SATA SSD

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • M.2 SSD enablement option

  • M.2 SSD

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

  • Phillips No.1 screwdriver

Procedure
  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. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  4. Do one of the following:
  5. Remove the access panel.
  6. Remove the PCI air baffle.
  7. Remove the system air baffle.
  8. Install the SSD on the M.2 SSD enablement board:

    1. Insert the SSD into the SSD slot at a 45° angle.

    2. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position.

    3. Secure the SSD with a screw.


      Installing the SSD module

    4. If you are installing a second SSD, repeat steps a–b.

  9. Open the PCIe slot cover retainer and remove a slot blank.

    Opening the PCIe slot cover retainer and slot blank
  10. Locate the appropriate PCIe slot to install the M.2 SSD enablement board.

    The recommended slots are 1, 3, and 4.

  11. Install the M.2 SSD enablement board.

    Installing the enablement board
  12. Make sure that the board is firmly seated on the slot.
  13. Close the PCIe slot cover retainer.
  14. Connect the M.2 SATA SSD cables.
  15. Install the system air baffle.
  16. Install the PCI air baffle.
  17. Install the access panel.
  18. Do one of the following:
  19. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  20. Connect each power cord to the server.
  21. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  22. Power up the server.

The installation is complete.

To configure the M.2 SATA SSDs, see the HPE Smart Array SR Gen10 Configuration Guide at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.