HP A9890A Smart Array 6402 Controller Installation Guide

Smart Array 6402 Controller Windows Installation

Smart Array 6402 Windows Installation Prerequisites

Chapter 3

Smart Array 6402 Windows Installation Prerequisites

Before installing the Smart Array 6402 controller, ensure that the following hardware and software

prerequisites are met:

•Check the Smart Array 6402 Release Notes available at http://www.docs.hp.com in the Networking &

Communications section for known problems or other information needed for installation.

• Confirm that the Smart Array 6402 controller and software is supported on the HP Integrity server and

IO slot chosen, see Smart Array 6402 Controller Support Matrix located in the Smart Array 6402 Support

Guide, available at http://www.docs.hp.com in the Networking & Communications section for more

information.

• Check the HP Integrity server’s documentation to determine if additional tools may be required for

component installation at http://www.docs.hp.com.

• For specific instructions on controller installation, see system-specific documentation on “installing mass

storage IO cards” for each type of HP Integrity server that Smart Array 6402 controller will be installed

into.

• See your system hardware documentation to determine if OL* is supported. For detailed information

about OL*, see the Interface Card OL* Support Guide. You can view, download, or print it from

http://www.docs.hp.com.

• Smart Array 6402 controller software media is available. It is included on CD or available on the web

through http://www.software.hp.com.

• Confirm that the Windows operating system is the correct version.

For more information about the required operating system versions, see the Smart Array 6402 Release Notes.