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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:
Extend the server from the rack.
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Remove the server from the rack.
5.
Remove the access panel.
6.
If installed, remove the Smart Array PCIe plug-in controller from slot 3 of the secondary riser cage.
7.
Install a Smart Array type-a modular controller into Smart Array modular controller connector:
a. While holding the snap-in latch in the open position, tilt the controller board down until the holes on the
controller board are inserted through the alignment pins on the system board.
b. Release the snap-in latch and make sure that it properly engages over the side of the controller board.
c. Press on the area of the controller board marked as PRESS TO INSTALL to ensure that the board is firmly seated
on the slot.
d. Tighten the controller board thumbscrews.
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