M.2 Ssd Module; Removing The M.2 Sata X16 Riser; Installing The M.2 Sata X16 Riser - Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 Installation And Service Manual

M.2 SSD module

The BOSS card is a simple RAID solution card designed specifically for booting a server's operating system. The card supports up to two 6
Gbps M.2 SATA drives. The BOSS adapter card has a x8 connector using PCIe gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available only in the low-profile and half-
height form factor.

Removing the M.2 SATA x16 riser

Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in
2 Follow the procedure listed in
3 Remove the sled from the
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the screw that secures the riser to the sled.
2 Lift the riser up to disengage the riser from the connector on the system board.
3 Disconnect the data cable from the riser.
Figure 60. Removing the M.2 SATA x16 riser
Next step
Install the M.2 SATA x16 riser.

Installing the M.2 SATA x16 riser

Prerequisite
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions.
Before working inside your
enclosure.
Safety instructions.
enclosure.
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