Unused Non-Autoconfigurable Server; Previously Configured Server - HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller User Manual

12 HP Smart Array 6400 Series Controllers User Guide
6. Install the operating system and device drivers ("Installing device drivers" on
page 33). Instructions are provided with the CD that is supplied in the
controller kit.
7. Create and format additional logical drives if desired ("Configuring an array"
on page 25).
The server is now ready to use.

Unused non-autoconfigurable server

1. Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller hardware" on page
15).
2. Update the system firmware ("Updating the firmware" on page 21).
3. Update the controller firmware ("Updating the firmware" on page 21).
4. Configure the server ("Configuring the server" on page 23).
5. Create and format at least one logical drive ("Configuring an array" on page
25).
6. Install the operating system and device drivers ("Installing device drivers" on
page 33). Instructions are provided with the CD that is supplied in the
controller kit.
7. Create and format additional logical drives if desired ("Configuring an array"
on page 25).
The server is now ready to use.

Previously configured server

1. Back up any data on the system. (This step is required if you are moving
drives from a non-array controller to a Smart Array controller.)
2. Update the system firmware ("Updating the firmware" on page 21).
IMPORTANT: The expansion module on the SA6404 controller cannot
be used as a boot device.