Expanding and assigning parameters to the device
6.6 Installing and removing drives
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Operating Instructions, 01/2021, A5E43920357-AA
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Install M.2 NVMe SSD
Note
An M.2 NVMe SSD cannot be operated in a RAID system.
Requirement
•
You know the important safety instructions under "Safety instructions on device and
system extensions (Page 48)".
•
Your device is equipped with an SMS-W480 motherboard.
•
Original replacement part, i.e. M.2 NVMe SSD with thermal pad approved for this device.
•
T10 screwdriver
Procedure
1.
Fully disconnect the device from the line voltage, see "Switching off the device (Page 72)".
2.
Open the device. Be sure to follow the important instructions under "Open the device
(Page 93)".
3.
Attach the thermal pad
②
to the direct connector for M.2 NVMe SSD
①
as shown.
You can find information on the position of the direct plug socket
①
under "Layout of the
motherboard (Page 171)".
4.
Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD
③
slightly inclined from above into the direct socket parallel to the
motherboard.
5.
Carefully press down M.2 NVMe SSD.
6.
Fix the end of the M.2 NVMe SSD to the motherboard with a screw.
7.
Close the device.