Installing an NVMe U.2 drive in the 9105-41B, 9105-42A, or 9786-42H system

To install an NVMe U.2 drive in the system, complete the steps in this procedure.

Procedure

  1. Ensure that you have the electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap on and that the ESD clip is plugged into a ground jack or connected to an unpainted metal surface. If not, do so now.
  2. Remove the NVMe U.2 drive filler from the slot.
    1. Press the NVMe drive filler handle release latch up.
    2. Pull the NVMe drive filler out of the system.
      Figure 1. Removing an NVMe drive filler from the system
      Removing an NVMe drive filler from the system
  3. Place the NVMe U.2 drive on an appropriate ESD surface.
  4. Save the filler for a future use.
  5. Remove the NVMe U.2 drive from the antistatic package.
  6. Install the NVMe U.2 drive.
    1. With the drive handle in the open position, slide the NVMe U.2 drive into the slot until it is fully seated.
    2. Close the drive handle to lock the NVMe U.2 drive in place.
      Figure 2. Installing or replacing an NVMe U.2 drive in the system
      Installing or replacing an NVMe U.2 drive in the system