6.Remove the server blade from the enclosure.
7.Remove the server blade access panel.
8.Do one of the following:
o For the HP Smart Array P712m Controller, install the optional cache module, if available.
o For all other controllers, install the cache module. If the cache module is absent, these controllers do not function.
9.Install the controller in the server blade ("Installing the mezzanine controller board" on page 42). For server
10.Install the access panel.
11.Install an HP 3Gb or 6Gb SAS Switch in the enclosure.
12.Connect a drive enclosure to the switch.
13.Install physical drives in the drive enclosure, as needed.
The number of drives connected to the switch determines the RAID level that is autoconfigured when the server blade powers up, unless the user chooses a different configuration option. For more information, see the
14.Create and assign drive bay or port zoning groups with HP Virtual SAS Manager software. For more information, see the switch documentation.
15.Install the server blade in the enclosure.
By default, the server blade powers up upon insertion. If necessary, power up the server blade manually. Unless the user chooses a different configuration option, the autoconfiguration process runs.
16.Verify the controller firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the controller firmware ("Updating firmware" on page 45).
17.Verify the drive firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the drive firmware ("Updating firmware" on page 45).
18.(Optional) Set this controller as the boot controller using ORCA ("Setting a controller as the boot controller" on page 43).
19.(Optional) Change the controller boot order using RBSU ("Setting the controller order" on page 44).
20.If the new controller is not the new boot device, install the device drivers ("Installing device drivers" on page 45).
21.If new versions of the Management Agents are available, update the Management Agents.
The server blade is now ready for use.
Installing the mezzanine controller board
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety information and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the installation. Some servers contain high energy, high circuits, moving parts (such as fan blades), or any combination of these hazards, that may be exposed if covers and access panels are removed while the product is powered. These products are intended to be serviced only by qualified personnel who have been trained to deal with these hazards. Do not remove enclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks that may be provided for the purpose of guarding against these hazardous conditions.
1.Remove the server blade access panel.