Figure 42. M.2 drive slot
Note: 480 GB M.2 drives are only supported on M.2 backplane with two M.2 drive slots.
To install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive, complete the following steps:
Figure 43. M.2 drive installation
Step 1.
Insert the M.2 drive at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the connector.
Note: If your M.2 backplane supports two M.2 drives, insert the M.2 drives into the connectors at
both sides.
Step 2.
Rotate the M.2 drive down until the notch
Step 3.
Slide the retainer forward (toward the connector) to secure the M.2 drive into place.
Attention: When sliding the retainer forward, ensure that the two nubs
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on the M.2 backplane. Once they enter the holes, you will hear a soft "click" sound.
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Slot 0
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Slot 1
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catches on the lip of the retainer
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on the retainer enter the
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