Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 Installation and Service Manual

Installing the M.2 SSD module

Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
Remove the power supply units.
Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Remove the system cover.
Remove the air shroud.
Remove the BOSS card.
NOTE:The procedure to remove the BOSS card is similar to the removing an expansion card.

Insert the M.2 SSD module at an angle into the BOSS card connector.
Push the other end of the M.2 SSD module until it rests on the stand off on the BOSS card.
Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD module on the BOSS card with the screw.
Figure 1. Installing the M.2 SSD module

Install the BOSS card.
NOTE:The procedure to install the BOSS card is similar to the installing an expansion card on the system board.
Install the air shroud.
Install the system cover.
Place the system into the rack. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Open the drive bays, install all drives, and then close the drive bays.
Install the power supply units.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.