DGX-2 System DU-09224-001 _v09|21
Chapter7. M.2 Boot Drive Riser
Assembly Replacement
This chapter applies when both M.2 OS drives need to be replaced. In that case, a replacement
riser assembly (which includes both M.2 NVMe drives) should be ordered.
7.1. M.2 Boot Drive Riser Assembly
Replacement Overview
This is a high-level overview of the procedure to replace the boot drive riser assembly.
1. Confirm that both M.2 drives cannot be reached and need to be replaced.
2. Get replacement from NVIDIA Enterprise Support.
3. Power down the system.
4. Label all motherboard tray cables and unplug them.
5. Remove the motherboard tray and place on a solid flat surface.
6. Remove the motherboard tray lid.
7. Pull out the M.2 riser assenbly with both M.2 disks attached.
8. Install the new M.2 riser assenbly with both M.2 disks attached..
9. Close the lid on the motherboard tray.
10.Insert the motherboard tray into the system.
11.Plug in all cables using the labels as a reference.
12.Power on the system.
13.Re-install the OS.
7.2. Determining a Failed M.2 NVMe Riser
Assembly
The following are the conditions for which NVIDIA Enterprise Support may instruct the M.2
riser assembly be replaced: