8 Servicing the Internal M.2 Flash SSDs

This section describes how to service M.2 flash solid-state drives (SSDs). M.2 flash SSDs are replaceable components that do not require you to power off the server. For more information about replaceable components, see Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Replaceable Components.

Caution:

These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. This sensitivity can cause the component to fail. To avoid damage, ensure that you follow antistatic practices as described in Electrostatic Discharge Safety.

Caution:

Unless the two M.2 risers are running in a software RAID configuration, removing one might result in a system crash and possible data corruption.

This section covers the following procedures: