Figure 110. Installing M.2 boot adapter
a.
Lower the M.2 backplane into the front air baffle; then, slide the M.2 backplane forward until
it is seated in place.
b.
Fasten the screw that secures the end of the M.2 backplane to the front air baffle.
c.
Fasten the screw that secures the middle of the M.2 backplane to the front air baffle.
Step 3.
Connect the M.2 boot adapter cables to the system board assembly. See
routing" on page 420
After you finish
1. Reinstall all the PCIe risers. See
2. Reinstall the crossbar. See
3. Reinstall the M.2 drives to the M.2 boot adapter. See
4. Reinstall the rear top cover. See
5. Reinstall the front top cover. See
6. Complete the parts replacement. See
Demo video
Watch the procedure on YouTube
Adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane
Use this information to adjust the retainer on the M.2 backplane.
About this task
ThinkSystem SR860 V3 User Guide
158
for more information on the internal cable routing.
"Install the PCIe riser" on page
"Install the crossbar" on page
"Install the rear top cover" on page
"Install the front top cover" on page
"Complete the parts replacement" on page
187.
112.
"Install an M.2 drive" on page
276.
278.
"M.2 boot adapter cable
159.
281.