Figure 4. Vmd Port Example B - Intel VROC Quick Configuration Manual

Intel® VROC Quick Configuration Guide
Example B: If an R2000WF system is being used and eight NVMe drives are connected through an 8x8 PCIe
switch in slot one on riser two, VMD ports 1C and 1D must be enabled.

Figure 4. VMD port Example B

Note: If a retimer is used, a x16 slot is required and all four VMD ports must be enabled. Refer to the
corresponding motherboard's TPS for supported riser and slot combinations.
Once the appropriate Intel® VMD ports are enabled, the system must be rebooted for the changes to take
effect.
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