Controller Options; Installing A Storage Controller - HPE ProLiant DX380 Gen10 User Manual

Controller options

The server supports the following storage controllers:
• Embedded controllers
Enabled through System Utilities and configured through HPE Smart Storage Administrator (Intelligent Provisioning).
• Type-a controllers
Type-a controllers install in the type-a smart array connector.
• Type-p controllers
Type-p controllers install in a PCIe expansion slot.

Installing a storage controller

Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the components included with the hardware option kit.
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. Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack.
• Remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Do one of the following:
• Remove the air baffle.
• If installed, remove the 4 LFF midplane drive cage.
6. Do one of the following:
• For Type-a Smart Array controllers, install the controller in the Smart Array modular controller connector.
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