Supermicro X11SCA - Installation (Optional)

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Chapter 2: Installation
2.5 M.2 Installation (optional)
Follow the instructions below to properly install an optional M.2 device.
Note: The length of the M.2 device being installed will affect the installation process below.
A Holder
B Holder Mount
C Card Holder Mount
Turn 90 degrees
to lock
Locked position
with M.2 card
Locked position
Locked position
D Plastic screw
STOP
Turn 90 degrees
to lock
Figure 2-1. M.2 Holder Congurations
Note: Follow steps 2-3 for full-length M.2 devices.
2. Slot M.2 device into M.2 connector and lay at on M.2 holder (Figure 2-1, Section A).
3. Secure the M.2 device using the plastic screw. Do not over-torque the screw (Figure
2-1, Section D).
Note: Follow steps 4-6 for M.2 devices that are shorter than full-length.
4. Install a card holder mount into the appropriate mounting position on the M.2 holder
(Figure 2-1, Section C). Turn 90 degrees to lock the mount into position.
5. Slot M.2 device into M.2 connector and lay at on M.2 holder (Figure 2-1, Section A).
6. Push the pin end of the card holder mount into the pin receptacle on the card holder
mount. The pin will snap into position when pushed enough (Figure 2-1, Section C).
1. Determine the appropriate installation location on the M.2 holder, based on the M.2
device length.