Installing M.2 Solid State Drives - Supermicro SuperServer SYS-620H-TN12R User Manual

Installing M.2 Solid State Drives

The X12DHM-6 motherboard has two hybrid PCIe 3.0 and NVMe or SATA M.2 slots (M.2-H1,
M.2-H2). M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality, and spatial efficiency.
The M.2 slot on the motherboard supports PCIe 3.0 x2 or SATA 3.0 devices in the 2280 and
22110 form factors.
Installing M.2 Drives
1. Remove power from the system and then remove the top cover as described in Sections
3.1 and 3.2.
2. Refer to its layout image in the
plastic clip into the hole against the M.2 slot on the motherboard.
3. Turn the plastic clip by 90° degrees.
4. Insert the M.2 sideways into the connector so that it lays flat, then secure it to the
motherboard with the plastic clip.
5. Repeat as necessary for more M.2 drives.
6. Finish by replacing the cover and restoring power to the system.
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Figure 3-9. Installing an M.2 SSD
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and locate the M.2 slot. Insert the