Installing the HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device option

The server supports installation of the HPE NS204i-p Gen10 Plus Boot Device in the PCIe3 expansion slots 1–4. 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.

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure:

Make sure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers.
Make sure that the fan cage is installed.
Make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

Procedure

Installing drives onto the boot device

Remove the liner from the thermal interface pad.
Install the drives.

Installing the boot device

Remove the front bezel.
Power down the server.
Remove all power:
1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
Do one of the following:
- Server in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
- Server in rack mode: Extend the server from the rack.
Remove the access panel.
Remove the air baffle.
Remove the PCI blank retainer.
Remove the PCI slot blank.
If the boot device does not include a screw for installation, remove one of the preinstalled PCI board screw.
Install the boot device.
Make sure that the board is firmly seated in the slot.
Install the PCI blank retainer.
Install the air baffle.
Install the access panel.
Do one of the following:
- Server in tower mode: Position the tower server for operation.
- Server in rack mode: Slide the server into the rack.
Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
Connect each power cord to the server.
Connect each power cord to the power source.
Power up the server.
Install the front bezel.

Deploying an operating system

Deploy a supported operating system to the boot device drive.
For more information, see the product QuickSpecs (https://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

After the OS installation completes, the system automatically copies the operating system to the second, mirrored drive on the boot device.
Proceed with normal system setup and operation.

The installation is complete.