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Dell PowerEdge R760 Installation and Service Manual

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Installing the BOSS-N1 module

The installation of the BOSS-N1 module to the Riser 1 and 4 x 2.5-inch rear drive module is similar.

Prerequisites

  1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
  2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system.
  3. If installed, remove the BOSS module blank.

Steps

  1. Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the connectors on the BOSS-N1 module.
    Figure 1. Connecting the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the BOSS-N1 module
    Connecting the BOSS power cable and BOSS signal cable to the BOSS-N1 module
  2. Align the BOSS-N1 module at an angle with the controller card module slot.
  3. Insert the BOSS-N1 module and push the module horizontally towards the rear of the system until firmly seated.
  4. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the BOSS-N1 module with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
  5. Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable to the connectors on the system board.
    Figure 2. Installing the BOSS-N1 module
    This image shows Installing the BOSS-N1 module
  6. Align the M.2 NVMe SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
  7. Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
  8. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 NVMe SSD on the BOSS-N1 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
    Figure 3. Installing the M.2 NVMe SSD
    Installing the M.2 NVMe SSD
  9. Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier into the BOSS-N1 module slot.
  10. Close the BOSS-N1 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.
    Figure 4. Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier
    Installing the BOSS-N1 card carrier

Next steps

  1. Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system.

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