Lenovo ThinkSystem SR950, Setup Manual

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CAUTION:
Make sure that all server power cords are disconnected from their power sources before performing
this procedure.
Install the M.2 drives before you install the M.2 backplane. See “Install an M.2 drive” on page 235.
Before you install an M.2 backplane option:
1. If the I/O tray is installed in the server, remove it. See “Remove the I/O tray” on page 334.
2. If the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2) and the riser for slot 16 to 17 are installed, remove one of them to
access the M.2 backplane connector. See “Remove the riser for slot 10 to 15 (riser 2)” on page 359 or
“Remove the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)” on page 362.
Complete the following steps to install the M.2 backplane.
Watch the procedure
. A video of the installation process is available:
• YouTube
• Youku
Figure 50. M.2 backplane installation
Step 1. Align the openings in the plastic supports at each end of the M.2 backplane with the guide pins on
the system board; then, insert the backplane in the system-board connector.
Step 2. Press down on the M.2 backplane to fully seat it.
After installing the M.2 backplane option:
1. If you removed a riser and have no adapters to install in it, install the riser. See “Install the riser for slot 10
to 15 (riser 2)” on page 365 or “Install the riser for slot 16 to 17 (riser 3)” on page 368.
2. If you have no additional options to install in the I/O tray, install it. See “Install the I/O tray” on page 335.
Install a power supply
Insert the power supply in its bay and press it in until the release tab locks. Power supplies are hot-swap
devices that can be installed while the server is powered on.
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