Install A New Nvme Storage Drive (Cru) - Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe User Manual

Install a New NVMe Storage Drive (CRU)

Steps
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2.
Refer to the servers service manual for additional information.
Related Information
"Product Overview" on page 9
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"NVMe Drive Service Overview" on page 35
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Install a New NVMe Storage Drive (CRU)
To install a new Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe SSD (2.5 Inch small form factor) into a server:
Back up your data, as required, before changing your server configuration.
1.
Identify a supported and available slot in the server.
2.
Refer to the servers service manual for drive locations on the server.
Refer to
Card and Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe SSD Product
Note -
a server slot on the servers front panel labeled NVMe (with SFF-8639 disk backplane and
connector) that is capable of supporting the Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe SSD. Your server chassis
must contain NVMe equipment, including Oracle NVMe Switch Controller Cards and cables.
Refer to the servers service manual for NVMe SSD installation instructions.
3. Locate the storage drive filler panel in the server.
If the optional NVMe storage drives are installed in the servers front panel, they are labeled
NVMe0, NVMe1, NVMe2, NVMe3 and so on. However, the server operating systems assign
these storage drives different names. For the corresponding names assigned by the operating
systems, refer to the servers service manual.
4. Prepare the SSD for installation.
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Task
Prepare the SSD for installation. Carefully unpack
the SSD. Inspect the SSD for damage. Follow ESD
precautions.
Insert the SSD in an available drive slot.
"Supported Servers and Operating Systems" in Oracle Flash Accelerator F320 PCIe
Before installing an Oracle 3.2 TB NVMe SSD 2.5-inch small form factor drive, locate
See
"Preparing the NVMe Storage Drive for
Installation" on page 23
"Install a New NVMe Storage Drive
(CRU)" on page 32
Notes.