Step 1.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the M.2 backplane, M.2 drive and M.2 cage to
any unpainted surface on the outside of the server. Then, take the M.2 backplane, M.2 drive and
M.2 cage out of the package and place them on a static-protective surface.
Note: The M.2 backplane you want to install might be different from the following illustrations, but
the installation method is the same.
Step 2.
To install the M.2 drives to M.2 backplane, see
160.
Step 3.
Install the M.2 backplane to M.2 cage.
Figure 101. M.2 backplane installation
a.
Place the M.2 backplane evenly to the rails on the M.2 cage, and slide the backplane into
the cage until the notch on the backplane mounts the groove on the standoff.
b.
Tighten the captive screw on the backplane, and make sure that the backplane is secured
in place.
Step 4.
Install the M.2 cage to the chassis.
"Install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive" on page
.
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