Installing A Smart Array Standup Storage Controller - HP ProLiant DL20 Gen10 User Manual

Installing a Smart Array standup storage controller

Installing a Smart Array standup storage controller
Prerequisites Prerequisites
To determine the slot compatibility for the storage controller, review the PCIe expansion slot population rules .
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:
If the new Smart Array is the new boot device, install the device drivers.
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 CAUTION:
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.
If you are installing a Smart Array type-p Gen10 controller, an energy pack option is required .
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-10 Torx screwdriver available.
Procedure Procedure
1. If installed, remove the front bezel .
2. Power down the server.
3. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
5. Remove the server from the rack .
6. Remove the access panel .
7. Remove the riser cage.
8. Identify the expansion slot compatible with the option, see PCIe riser slot definitions .
9. If you are installing the controller in the PCIe riser slot 1, do the following:
a. Remove the full-height bracket from the controller.
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