Intel Optane SSD 900P Series

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Physical Installation Instructions for Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series

See the instructions below for how to install the Intel® Optane™ SSD 900P Series hardware.

The PCIe* NVMe*-based SSD requires specific support from your motherboard or system

vendor. Check with your vendor before proceeding.

Before you begin

Caution

Disconnect the desktop board's power supply from its AC power source before you

connect cables, disconnect cables, install, or remove any board components.

Without first disconnecting the power supply, you risk personal injury or equipment

damage.

Some circuitry on the desktop board can operate even if the front panel power switch

is off.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage desktop board components. Install the board

at an ESD-controlled workstation. If an ESD-controlled workstation is unavailable,

wear an anti-static wrist strap or touch the surface of the anti-static package before

handling the board.

Prepare

Your board may have multiple PCIe* slots. The PCIe SSD needs a PCI Express* (PCIe) x4 or

higher connector. Best performance is with a PCIe 3.0 connector.

In our example:

 Install the PCIe SSD in connector A, B, C, or F

 For best performance, we recommend the connector closest to the processor/CPU (F)

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Summary

Disconnect the desktop board's power supply from its AC power source before handling components to prevent injury or damage.

Protect components from electrostatic discharge by using an ESD-controlled workstation or an anti-static wrist strap.

The PCIe SSD needs a PCIe x4 or higher connector; best performance is with a PCIe 3.0 connector.

Find proper PCIe 3.0 connector, attach SSD to I/O shield, insert SSD, and secure with chassis screw.

Mount SSD, connect cable to U.2 connector, connect M.2 or SFF 8643 card, and connect SATA power.

Ensure mini-SAS HD/M.2 connector is PCIe, not SAS or SATA, as NVMe SSDs only support PCI Express signals.

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