• Your M.2 backplane might look different from the following illustrations, but the installation
method is the same.
• Some M.2 backplanes support two identical M.2 drives. Install the M.2 drive in slot 0 first.
Figure 43. M.2 drive slot
Step 4.
Install the M.2 drive on the M.2 backplane.
Figure 44. Installing the M.2 drive
a.
Hold the M.2 drive at an angle, and insert it into the M.2 slot.
b.
Rotate the M.2 drive down until the notch
c.
Slide the retainer toward the M.2 drive to secure it in place.
After you finish
Complete the parts replacement. See
Remove the M.2 backplane
Follow instructions in this section to remove the M.2 backplane.
About this task
Attention:
• Read
"Installation Guidelines" on page 39
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
"Power off the server" on page
ThinkSystem SR665 V3 User Guide
86
"Complete the parts replacement" on page
and
"Safety inspection checklist" on page 40
48.
Slot 0
1
Slot 1
2
catches on the lip of the retainer
1
164.
.
2
to ensure that you