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Most current operating systems provide an NVMe SSD driver natively. Use this native (inbox) driver to
configure and deploy NVMe SSDs.
The SmartSSD Wear Gauge reports in the HPE Smart Storage Administrator contain information about
the current usage level and remaining expected lifetime of SSDs attached to the system. For more
information, see the HPE Smart Array SR Gen10 Configuration Guide at the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website.
Installing a two-bay SFF enablement kit
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-10 Torx screwdriver
The appropriate cables needed for the installation. For more information, see cabling.
2 SFF drives or blanks.
If installing the two-bay SFF NVMe enablement kit, the FlexibleLOM/NVMe riser cage must be
installed.
For more information, contact HPE Authorized Resellers.
Procedure
1. Back up all server data.
2. If installed, remove the bezel.
3. Power down the server.
4. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
5. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
6. Do one of the following:
Extend the server from the rack.
Remove the server from the rack.
7.
Remove the access panel.
8. Remove the universal media bay blank.
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