Dell EMC PowerEdge C6420 - M.2 SSD Module; Removing the M.2 SATA X16 Riser; Installing the M.2 SATA X16 Riser

M.2 SSD module
The BOSS card is a simple RAID solution card designed specically for booting a server's operating system. The card supports up to two 6
Gbps M.2 SATA drives. The BOSS adapter card has a x8 connector using PCIe gen 2.0 x2 lanes, available only in the low-prole and half-
height form factor.
Removing the M.2 SATA x16 riser
Prerequisites
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your enclosure.
3 Remove the sled from the enclosure.
Steps
1 Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the screw that secures the riser to the sled.
2 Lift the riser up to disengage the riser from the connector on the system board.
3 Disconnect the data cable from the riser.
Figure 60. Removing the M.2 SATA x16 riser
Next step
Install the M.2 SATA x16 riser.
Installing the M.2 SATA x16 riser
Prerequisite
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Installing and removing enclosure components
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