Removing and replacing an NVMe drive
An NVMe SSD is a PCIe BUS device. Devices attached to a PCIe bus cannot be removed without allowing
the device and the bus to complete and cease signal/traffic flow.
Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. Observe the LED status of the drive and determine if it can be removed.
3. Remove the drive:
a. Push the Power button.
The Do Not Remove button illuminates and flashes.
b. Wait until the flashing stops and the Do Not Remove button is no longer illuminated.
c. Push the Do Not Remove button and then remove the drive.
Removing and replacing an M.2 SSD
This procedure is for drives on the system board, riser, or expansion card. Do not use this procedure on uFF
drives.
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
a. Extend the server from the rack.
b. Remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Remove the primary riser cage.
6. Remove the M.2 SSD.
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