Install The M.2 Backplane And M.2 Drive - Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 Series Setup Manual

• The following procedure is based on the scenario that the RAID adapter will be installed in the RAID
adapter slot on the system board. For the procedure about installing the RAID adapter in PCIe slot 4 or a
PCIe slot on the riser assembly, see "Install a PCIe adapter" on page 168
• Depending on the specific server model, a NVMe switch adapter might be installed in the RAID adapter
slot. The NVMe switch adapter might be different from the RAID adapter illustration in this topic, but the
installation and removal procedures are the same.
Before installing the RAID adapter:
1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new RAID adapter to any unpainted surface on
the outside of the server. Then, take the new RAID adapter out of the package and place it on a static-
protective surface.
2. If the RAID adapter is installed with a bracket, remove the bracket.
To install the RAID adapter in the RAID adapter slot on the system board, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
• Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-A25P7vBoGa_wn7D7XTgDS_
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50483444
Figure 87. RAID adapter installation
Step 1. Place the RAID adapter into the slot at an angle.
Step 2. Rotate the RAID adapter down.
Step 3. Push the right-side latch open.
Step 4. Push the RAID adapter to the fully horizontal position and insert it into the RAID adapter slot.
Step 5. Slide the left-side latch to the locked position.
After installing the RAID adapter, connect cables to the RAID adapter. See "Internal cable routing" on page
35.

Install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive

Use this information to install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive.
"Read the
installation
Guidelines" on
page 126
160
ThinkSystem SR650 Setup Guide
"Power off
the server for
this task" on
page 194
"ATTENTION:
Static Sensitive Device
Ground package before opening"
on page 127