HP ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Plus, User Manual

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Installing the NS204i-p Gen10 Plus Boot Device option Installing the NS204i-p Gen10 Plus Boot Device option
Note the following information about the HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device option:
The HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device is a PCIe3 x8 add-in card (AIC) that includes two 480 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs.
This boot device enables the deployed OS to be mirrored through a dedicated hardware RAID 1.
This boot device is compatible with the following native operating systems:
Windows
Linux
VMware
This boot device utilizes native inbox OS NVMe drivers.
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.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCIe slots have either an
expansion slot cover or an expansion card installed.
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Before beginning installation, make sure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers.
Make sure that the PCI fan is installed
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Procedure Procedure
Installing drives onto the Installing drives onto the boot device boot device
1. Remove the liner from the thermal interface pad.
2. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle.
3. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position.
4. Close the retaining latch.
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