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M.2 SSDs
SATA M.2 SSDs
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An M.2 expander module is required for SATA M.2 SSDs. You can connect the expander
module to the system board with cables.
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If you are installing two SATA M.2 SSDs, install two SATA M.2 SSDs of the same model to
ensure high availability. RAID 0 and RAID 1 are supported.
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As a best practice, use SATA M.2 SSDs to install the operating system.
Figure 27 SATA M.2 expander module front view
(1) SATA data cable connector
(2) SATA M.2 SSD card slot 1
Figure 28 SATA M.2 expander module rear view
(1) SATA M.2 SSD card slot 2
NVMe M.2 SSDs
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An NVMe M.2 expander module is required for NVMe M.2 SSDs and you can install a
maximum of two NVMe M.2 SSDs.
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If you are installing two NVMe M.2 SSDs, install two NVMe M.2 SSDs of the same model to
ensure high availability.
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The NVMe M.2 expander module supports building a RAID for NVMe M.2 SSDs and RAID 0
and RAID 1 are supported. For more information about configuring a RAID, see the storage
controller user guide.
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The NVMe M.2 expander module supports being installed in a PCIe slot with x8 or higher bus
bandwidth.
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As a best practice, use NVMe M.2 SSDs to install the operating system.
