HP Smart Array E200 Controller Installation Overview

Installing the controller in an
unconfigured server
New HP ProLiant server models self-configure when they are
powered up for the first time. For more information about the
autoconfiguration process, refer to the server-specific setup
and installation guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
User Guide. These guides are available on the server
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.
2. If necessary, install physical drives.
The number of drives in the server determines the RAID
level that is autoconfigured when the server is powered
up (next step). For details, refer to the server-specific setup
and installation guide or the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
User Guide.
3. Power up the server. The autoconfiguration process runs.
4. Update the system firmware.
5. Update the controller firmware.
6. Install the operating system and device drivers.
Instructions are provided with the CD that is supplied in
the controller kit.
The server is now ready to use. If you want to create
additional logical drives, you may now do so.
Installing the controller in a
previously configured server
1. Back up any data on the system.
2. Update the server firmware.
3. If the new controller is to be the boot device, install the
device drivers. Otherwise, continue with step 4.
4. Install the controller hardware.
5. Connect storage devices to the controller.
6. Update the controller firmware.
7. Set the controller order, using either ORCA or RBSU.
8. If the controller is not going to be the boot device, install
the device drivers.
9. Update the Management Agents if new versions are
available.
The server is now ready to use. If you want to create
additional logical drives, you may now do so.
Additional information
If you cannot find the information that you need in this
overview, there are several other resources that you can use
to get more detailed information:
• The user guides on the Documentation CD
• The HP website
http://www.hp.com
• Your nearest HP authorized reseller (for the locations and
telephone numbers of these resellers, refer to the
HP website)
• HP technical support:
— In the United States and Canada, call
1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836).
— In other countries, refer to the HP website for technical
support information.
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