Removing and replacing a boot device drive

The boot device supports two M.2 NVMe 22110 (110 mm) or 22080 (80 mm) SSDs. The SSDs can be of same physical size, or one of each size, and can be installed at the same time. Depending on the SSD size, you might need to relocate the M.2 drive retaining latches on the boot device.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
CAUTION:

The boot device and the drives installed on the boot device are not hot-pluggable. To remove the boot device, or a drive from the boot device, you must first power down the server.

CAUTION:

Before replacing a DIMM, expansion board, or other similar PCA components due to a perceived hardware error, make sure first that the component is firmly seated in the slot. Do not bend or flex circuit boards when reseating components.

Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure:
Procedure
  1. Back up all server data.
  2. Remove the front bezel.
  3. Power down the server.
  4. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  6. Do one of the following:
  7. Remove the access panel.
  8. Remove the PCI blank retainer.
  9. Remove the air baffle.
  10. Remove the boot device.

    Removing the boot device
  11. Remove the failed drive from the boot device.

    Removing the failed boot device drive

To replace the component, reverse the removal procedure.