7 Servicing 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 before servicing. For more information about replaceable components, see Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Replaceable Components.
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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 riser might result in a system crash and possible data corruption.Caution:
The lever is not an ejector. Do not open the lever too far. Doing so can damage the lever.