Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus, User Manual

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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.
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Prerequisites Prerequisites
To use the embedded HPE SR100i Gen10 Plus Software RAID controller to manage the M.2 SATA SSDs, set the server boot mode
to UEFI.
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-15 Torx screwdriver
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver
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.
Installing the M.2 SATA SSD add-in card Installing the M.2 SATA SSD add-in card
5. Power down the server.
6. If installed, release the cable management arm .
7. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
8. Do one of the following:
Extend the server from the rack .
Remove the server from the rack .
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