Installing The M.2 Sata Ssd Enablement Option - HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen10 Plus User Manual

Installing the M.2 SATA SSD enablement option

Installing the M.2 SATA SSD enablement option
The M.2 SATA SSD enablement option includes a PCIe3 x8 add-in card (AIC) that supports two M.2 2280 SATA SSDs. This AIC is only
compatible with Windows operating systems.
CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either CAUTION:
a riser slot blank or an expansion card installed.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
Prerequisites Prerequisites
The SATA cable that ships with the M.2 SATA SSD AIC is not compatible with this server. Use the P45468-B21 M.2 SATA cable
option.
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver—This tool is required only if:
- The M.2 SSD is not preinstalled on the add-in card.
- Replace the default bracket on the add-in card.
Procedure Procedure
Installing the drives onto the M.2 SATA add-in card Installing the drives onto the M.2 SATA add-in card
1. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle.
2. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position.
3. Install the SSD mounting screw.
4. If you are installing a second SSD, repeat steps 1–3 on the SSD port 2.
Installing the M.2 SATA SSD add-in card Installing the M.2 SATA SSD add-in card
5. If physically powering down a server with the front bezel installed, remove the front bezel .
6. Power down the server.
7. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
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