HP B110I manual Installing the Smart Array driver-Linux

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For more information about installing SLES by label, see the OS documentation for SLES.

Installing the Smart Array driver—Linux

To install the Smart Array driver:

1.Using the software RAID controller, boot the operating system.

2.Download the latest Smart Array hpahcisr driver from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support):

a.When prompted for product information, enter the Smart Array controller model number in the product field.

b.Select Download drivers and software.

c.Select the appropriate operating system.

d.Download the Smart Array hpahcisr driver rpm.

3.Install the Smart Array hpahcisr driver rpm.

For more information, see the text file that is downloaded with the driver.

When the driver is installed and the system is configured, complete the migration procedure.

Completing the migration to the Smart Array controller—Linux

To complete the migration to the Smart Array controller:

1.Power down the server.

2.Remove the access panel.

3.Remove components and cables as needed.

4.Disconnect the existing data cable from the hard drive backplane.

5.Connect the SAS cable to the controller and hard drive backplane. This action replaces the SATA connection.

6.Install components and cables removed previously.

7.Install the access panel.

8.Power up the server.

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Contents HP Smart Array B110i Sata RAID Controller User Guide Intended audience Contents Index Enabling the controller and setting the boot order Enabling and configuring the controllerHP ProLiant 100 Series servers HP ProLiant 300 Series serversOption ROM Configuration for Arrays Configuring an arrayArray Configuration Utility Installing a license key with Orca Installing a license key with ACU Enabling and configuring the controller Installing device drivers Installing device drivers and Management AgentsInstalling Management Agents Windows operating systemsInstalling device drivers and Management Agents Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives Recognizing hard drive failureEffects of a hard drive failure Recovering from compromised fault tolerance Compromised fault toleranceAutomatic data recovery rebuild Replacing hard drivesGuidelines Abnormal termination of a rebuild Moving hard drives and arrays Adding drives Installing an optional Smart Array controller Installing the Smart Array driver-Microsoft WindowsMigrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array controller Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array controller Completing the migration to the Smart Array controller-Linux Installing the Smart Array driver-LinuxDiagnostic tools Diagnosing array problemsElectrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Battery replacement notice Taiwan battery recycling noticeRegulatory compliance notices Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index