Installing the M.2 SSD enablement option

Prerequisites

Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:

  • The components included with the hardware option kit

Procedure
  1. Observe the following alerts:
    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: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
  2. Back up all server data.
  3. Power down the server (Power down the server).
  4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  5. Remove the system board module from the chassis (Removing the system board module from the chassis).
  6. Place the module on a flat, level work surface.
  7. Install the M.2 SSD on the M.2 riser board.

    Installing an M.2 SSD

  8. Install the riser board.

    Installing the M.2 riser board

  9. Install the system board module.
  10. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  11. Power up the server (Power up the server).