Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array controller

Installing an optional Smart Array controller

To install the component:

1.Power down the server.

2.Remove the access panel.

3.Remove components and cables as needed.

4.Install the Smart Array controller.

For more information, see the server user guide or the documentation that ships with the option.

5.Install components and cables removed previously.

6.Install the access panel.

7.Power up the server.

8.Migrate hard drives to the Smart Array controller:

o Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array controller—Microsoft® Windows® (on page 19)

o Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array controller—Linux (on page 20)

Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array controller—Microsoft® Windows®

This section provides instructions to migrate hard drives from the embedded HP Smart Array B110i SATA RAID controller to an optional Smart Array controller in a server with a Microsoft® Windows® operating system.

Installing the Smart Array driver—Microsoft® Windows®

To install the driver from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/support):

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

2.Select Download drivers and software.

3.Select the appropriate operating system.

4.Download the HP ProLiant Smart Array SAS/SATA Controller Driver package.

5.To install the driver, run the Smart Array Controller Driver package.

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HP B110I manual Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array controller, Installing an optional Smart Array controller