Installing a solid state drive

Use this information to install an 1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drive (SSD).

About this task

You can install up to two 1.8-inch solid state drives (SSDs) in each drive bay, if a Flex System flash kit is installed in the bay.

The compute node supports using RAID 0 or RAID 1 when two solid state drives of the same interface type are installed. See Configuring a RAID array for information about RAID configuration.

Before you remove a 1.8-inch hot-swap solid state drive, read Safety and Installation guidelines.

Procedure

To install a solid state drive, complete the following steps:

  1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the solid state drive to any unpainted metal surface on the chassis or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component; then, remove the solid state drive from the package.
  2. Slide the solid state drive into the slot until it is firmly seated in the connector.
    inserting a solid state drive
  3. If you have a second solid state drive to install, repeat steps 1 through 2.
  4. Close the retention lever and secure it with the latch.
    inserting a solid state drive
    Note: You might have to press the latch before you close the retention lever.

What to do next

See Configuring a RAID array for information about RAID configuration.
Parent topic: Removing and replacing Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs)