HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide

Smart Array 6402 Controller Linux Installation
Smart Array 6402 Linux Installation Prerequisites
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Smart Array 6402 Linux Installation Prerequisites
Before installing the Smart Array 6402 controller, ensure that the following hardware and software
prerequisites are met:
• Check the Linux Support Notes for known problems or issues having to do with this card. These
documents are available at: http:// www.docs.hp.com/linux.
• Confirm that the Smart Array 6402 controller is supported in your specific Linux-Integrity configuration.
Configuration support information is available at:
http://www.hp.com/products1/serverconnectivity/storagesnf2/raid160/specifications/
• Check the HP Integrity server documentation at http://www.docs.hp.com to determine if additional tools
may be required for installation.
• For specific instructions on controller installation, see system-specific documentation on "installing mass
storage IO cards" for the applicable HP Integrity server(s).
For more information about the required operating system versions, see the Smart Array 6402 Release Notes.