Dell PowerEdge XE9685L Installation and Service Manual

Installing the BOSS-N1 module

Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.
Follow the procedure listed in Before working inside your system.
Remove the rear support bracket.
Remove the air shroud.
Remove the PSU.
Observe and disconnect the cables from the connectors on the power distribution board.
Remove the PSU cage.

Align the BOSS-N1 module at an angle with the controller card module slot.
Insert the BOSS-N1 module and push the module horizontally toward the rear of the system until firmly seated.
Using the Phillips 1 screwdriver, secure the BOSS-N1 module with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the connectors on the BOSS-N1 module.
Figure 1. Connecting the BOSS-N1 power and signal cables to the BOSS-N1 module
Connect the BOSS-N1 power and signal cable to the connectors on the system board.
Figure 2. Installing the BOSS-N1 module
Align the M.2 SSD at an angle with the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
Insert the M.2 SSD until it is firmly seated in the BOSS-N1 card carrier.
Using the Phillips 1 screwdriver, secure the M.2 SSD on the BOSS-N1 card carrier with the M3 x 0.5 x 4.5 mm screw.
Figure 3. Installing the M.2 SSD
Slide the BOSS-N1 card carrier into the BOSS-N1 module slot.
Close the BOSS-N1 card carrier release latch to lock the carrier in place.
Figure 4. Installing the BOSS-N1card carrier