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Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation
M.2 SSD Storage
The A2SAN-L motherboard supports one M.2 SSD of 120mm in length. Visit the Supermicro
website for a current list of supported M.2 SSDs.
Note:
Installing an M.2 SSD card will disable I-SATA0.
Installing an M.2 SSD
1. Power down the system as described in Section 2.1. and remove the chassis cover.
2. Remove the motherboard from the chassis.
3. On the under side of the motherboard, locate the M.2 slot (JMD1) and the screw mount
(M2_SRW3) that secures it, as shown in he drawing below.
4. Insert the M.2 SSD into the slot at a slight upward angle. Note the two keys on the M.2
card and the slot to ensure that the SSD is installed with the correct side up.
5. Secure the M.2 card by placing a screw in the screw mount.
6. Replace the motherboard and chassis cover, and power up.
Figure 2-2. Installing an M.2 Solid State Device
JMD1
JPW1
JMP1
JLPC80
JSMBUS1
J5
JPT1
M2_SRW3
JMD1
