Physical Installation Instructions for Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series
See the instructions below for how to install the Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series hardware.
The PCIe* NVMe*-based SSD requires specific support from your motherboard or system
vendor. Check with your vendor before proceeding.
Before you begin
Caution
Disconnect the desktop board's power supply from its AC power source before you
connect cables, disconnect cables, install, or remove any board components.
Without first disconnecting the power supply, you risk personal injury or equipment
damage.
Some circuitry on the desktop board can operate even if the front panel power switch
is off.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage desktop board components. Install the board
at an ESD-controlled workstation. If an ESD-controlled workstation is unavailable,
wear an anti-static wrist strap or touch the surface of the anti-static package before
handling the board.
Prepare
Your board may have multiple PCIe* slots. The PCIe SSD needs a PCI Express* (PCIe) x4 or
higher connector. Best performance is with a PCIe 3.0 connector.
In our example:
Install the PCIe SSD in connector A, B, C, or F
For best performance, we recommend the connector closest to the processor/CPU (F)
