Installing the Installing the HPEHPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device option option
Note the following information about the HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device option:
The HPE NS204i-p NVMe OS Boot Device is a PCIe3 x8 add-in card (AIC) that includes two 480 GB M.2 NVMe SSDs.
This boot device enables the deployed OS to be mirrored through a dedicated hardware RAID 1.
This boot device is compatible with the following native operating systems:
Windows
Linux
VMware
This boot device utilizes native inbox OS NVMe drivers.
CAUTION: CAUTION: To prevent improper cooling and thermal damage, do not operate the server unless all PCI slots have either
a riser slot blank or an expansion card installed.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before beginning installation, make sure that the server is updated with the latest operating system firmware and drivers.
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-10 Torx screwdriver
Phillips No. 1 screwdriver—This tool is required only if you plan to replace the default bracket on the boot device.
ProcedureProcedure
Installing drives onto the Installing drives onto the boot deviceboot device
1. Remove the liner from the thermal interface pad.
2. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot at a 45° angle.
3. Carefully press the SSD down to the horizontal position.
4. Close the retaining latch.
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