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Preparing the server for storage controller installation

Installing a type-p storage controller

Installing a type-o storage controller (OROC)

Preparing the server for storage controller installation

Prerequisites

Before beginning this procedure, download the Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website

(https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download

https://www.hpe.com/servers/spp/download).

Procedure

1. If the server was previously configured:

a. Back up data on the system .

b. Close all applications.

c. 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.

2. If the server firmware is not the latest revision, update the firmware.

3. If the new controller is the new boot device, install the controller drivers .

Installing a type-p storage controller

Prerequisites

To enable the flash-backed write cache (FBWC) feature of a storage controller option, install an energy pack.

For more information on the controller caching feature, see the controller QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website

(https://www.hpe.com/info/qs

https://www.hpe.com/info/qs).

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

Compatible controller cable

T-10 Torx screwdriver

About this task

CAUTION: A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-

CAUTION:

sensitive devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.

Procedure

1. Power down the server.

2. Remove all power:

a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.

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