Installing a 2 SFF HPE Smart Carrier M.2 (SCM) drive cage
Prerequisites
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends installing the P816i-a controller to support more than eight SAS/SATA drives.
For more information, see Installing an HPE Smart Array P816i-a SR Gen10 Controller option.
Before installing this option, be sure you that have the following:
• The components included with the hardware option kit.
• T-10 Torx screwdriver.
• Additional cables, as needed. For more information, see SFF cables.
• 2 SFF SAS/SATA drives, 4 uFF M.2 drives, or blanks.
For more information, contact a Hewlett Packard Enterprise authorized reseller.
Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2.
Power down the server.
3.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4.
Do one of the following:
a.
Extend the server from the rack.
b.
Remove the server from the rack.
5.
Remove the access panel.
6.
Remove the universal media bay blank.
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