Lenovo ThinkSystem SR550 Setup Manual page 79

• Some M.2 backplanes support two identical M.2 drives. When two M.2 drives are installed, align and
support both M.2 drives when sliding the retainer forward to secure the M.2 drives.
• Install the M.2 drive in slot 0 first.
Figure 44. M.2 drive slot
To install the M.2 backplane and M.2 drive, complete the following steps:
Watch the procedure. A video of the installation process is available:
• YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-C9jFjZnXQ6AmTXaIdX6_HJ
• Youku:
http://list.youku.com/albumlist/show/id_50429987
Figure 45. M.2 drive installation
Step 1. Insert the M.2 drive at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the connector.
Note: If your M.2 backplane supports two M.2 drives, insert the M.2 drives into the connectors at
both sides.
Step 2. Rotate the M.2 drive down until the notch
Slot 0
1
Slot 1
2
catches on the lip of the retainer
1
.
2
.
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