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Installing a Smart Array standup storage controller
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
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Smart Array standup controller option kit
This kit includes the:
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Smart Array storage controller
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Controller backup power cable
If you are installing a Smart Array type-p Gen10 controller, an energy pack option is required.
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T-15 Torx screwdriver
Before you perform this procedure, perform the following steps:
1. Back up data on the system.
2. Close all applications.
3. Update the server firmware if it is not the latest revision.
4. Do one of the following:
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If the new Smart Array is the new boot device, install the device drivers.
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If the new Smart Array is not the new boot device, go to the next step.
5. Ensure that users are logged off and that all tasks are completed on the server.
CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down
and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system does not erroneously mark the
drives as failed when the server is powered up.
Procedure
1.
Power down the server.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4.
Do one of the following:
If the server is in tower mode: Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
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If the server is in rack mode: Remove the server from the rack.
5.
Remove the front bezel.
6.
Remove the access panel.
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