Installation Guide - HP AD397A rx2660 SAS Smart Array P400 Controller

Installing the SAS Smart Array P400 Controller

Installing the Smart Array Controller

Chapter 1

Installing the Smart Array Controller

The rx2660 server has two slots dedicated for the SAS Smart Array P400 controller and PCI-e expansion

card. Use these procedures to install these cards on the system board. Here are the high level procedures to

install the SAS Smart Array card and the PCI-e expansion card:

• Power off the server

• Remove external LAN and power cables from the server

• Extend the server from the rack

• Remove the top access cover

• Remove the I/O backplane assembly

• Install the SAS Smart Array P400 controller card

• Install the PCI-e expansion card

• Install the P400 controller battery

• Reroute the SAS cables from the system board to the P400 controller card

• Install the I/O backplane assembly

• Install the top access cover

• Push the server into the rack

• Connect external LAN and power cables

• Power on the server

Power Off the Server

Power off the server using the following methods if the server is in the standby or full power state:

•iLO MP PC command

• Power button

Powering Off the Server Using the iLO MP

To power off the server using the iLO MP, follow these steps:

Step 1. Gracefully shut down the operating system.

Step 2. Initiate a console session, and access the

MP Main Menu.

Step 3. Enter CM to enable command mode.

Step 4. Enter PC to use the remote power control command.

Step 5. Enter OFF to power off the server, and enter YES when prompted to confirm the action.

CAUTION The main DC voltage is now removed from the system; however, AC voltage for

standby power is still present in the server.

Step 6. Unplug all power cables from the receptacles on the rear panel of the server.