HP Smart Array Controllers on HP ProLiant Servers User Guide

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Installation and configuration
Procedures for controllers in a server
To install a stand-up controller in a server, choose one of the following procedures:
• Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server (on page 37)
• Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server (on page 38)
Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server
Unless the user chooses a different configuration option, new HP ProLiant servers autoconfigure when
powered up for the first time. For more information about the autoconfiguration process, see the
server-specific user guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide. These guides are available on the
product Documentation CD.
IMPORTANT: Do not power up the server until the hardware configuration is satisfactory, as
described in the procedure given in this section.
To install the controller in an unconfigured server:
1. Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller board" on page 38). For server-specific
procedures, see the server user guide.
2. If the controller supports external storage, connect external storage devices to the controller.
3. Install physical drives, as needed.
The number of drives connected to the controller determines the RAID level if the server autoconfigures
at powers up, unless the user chooses a different configuration option. For more information, see the
server-specific user guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide.
4. Power up the external storage devices.
5. Power up the server. Unless the user chooses a different configuration option, the autoconfiguration
process runs.
6. Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware ("Updating
firmware" on page 45).
7. Verify the controller firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the controller firmware
("Updating firmware" on page 45).
8. Verify the drive firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the drive firmware ("Updating
firmware" on page 45).
9. Install the operating system and device drivers ("Installing device drivers" on page 45). Instructions are
provided with the CD that is supplied in the controller kit.
10. (Optional) Create additional logical drives ("Configuration tools" on page 43).
The server is now ready for use.