SuperServer 2029P-C1R(T) User's Manual
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PCIe M.2 Slot
The motherboard has one M.2 slot. M.2 was formerly Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF)
and serves to replace mini-PCIe. M.2 allows for a variety of card sizes, increased functionality,
and spatial efficiency. The M.2 socket on the motherboard supports PCIe 3.0 X4 (32 Gb/s)
SSD cards in the 2280 and 22110 form factors.
A
Holder
B
Holder
Mount
C
Card Holder Mount
Turn 90
degrees
to lock
Locked position
with M.2 card
Locked position
Locked position
D
Plastic screw
STOP
Turn 90
degrees
to lock
A+B+C
A+B+D
Press in here
B
D
A
B
C
A
Rectangle hole
on MB
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Hole Location on the MB 42
M.2 Card 60
A+B+C
M.2 Card 80
A+B+C
M.2 Card 110
A+B+D
Figure 3-5. M.2 Mounting Instructions