Installation and configuration, Procedures for controllers in a server – HP Smart Array P431 Controller User Manual
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Installation and configuration
Procedures for controllers in a server
To install a stand-up controller in a server, choose one of the following procedures:
•
Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server (on page
•
Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server (on page
Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server
IMPORTANT:
Do not power up the server until the hardware configuration is satisfactory, as
described in the procedure given in this section.
To install the controller in an unconfigured server:
1.
Install the controller hardware ("
Installing the controller board
" on page
). For server-specific
procedures, see the server user guide.
2.
If the controller supports external storage, connect external storage devices to the controller.
3.
Install physical drives, as needed.
4.
Power up the external storage devices.
5.
Power up the server.
6.
Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware ("
" on page
7.
Verify the controller firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the controller firmware
("
" on page
8.
Verify the drive firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the drive firmware ("
" on page
9.
Verify the iLO firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the iLO firmware ("
" on page
10.
If expanders are present, verify the expander firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the
expander firmware ("
" on page
11.
Install the operating system and device drivers ("
" on page
). Instructions are
provided with the CD that is supplied in the controller kit.
12.
(Optional) Create additional logical drives ("
" on page
The server is now ready for use.
Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server
1.
Back up data on the system.
2.
Close all applications.