On HP Integrity rx3600 and rx6600 servers, the HP Smart Array P800 is supported by Windows and Linux operating systems. It should be installed in PCIe slot 3 or 4.
For more information, including configuring and diagnosing array problems, refer to the HP Smart Array P800 Controller for Integrity Servers User Guide which can be found in the I/O Cards and Networking Software collection under Smart Array at:
The installation procedure involves the following steps:
•Preparing the server
•Installing the controller board.
•Connecting the Controller to Other Devices
•Completing the adapter installation procedure, including updating the firmware and installing drivers.
Windows Installation
Procedure
1.Power down the server.
2.Unplug the ac power cord from the power outlet.
3.Unplug the power cord from the server.
4.Install the controller hardware
5.If necessary, install additional physical drives. The number of drives in the server determines the RAID level that is autoconfigured when the server is powered up (next step)
6.Power up the server.
7.Update the controller firmware.
When the firmware update process is complete, the server reboots and runs through a POST procedure. This POST procedure halts briefly during controller initialization and prompts you to open ORCA.
8.Open ORCA
•If using a headless console, press the Esc+8 key combination.
•Otherwise, press the F8 key.
9.Configure the logical boot drive, and then exit from ORCA.
10.Load the controller driver from EBSU on the Smart Setup media. (To load the driver, select Load OEM Boot Drivers in EBSU. For more information about Smart Setup, refer to the HP Smart Setup Guide on the Smart Setup media.)
11.Run Express Setup.
12.When you have finished installing the operating system as directed during the Express Setup procedure, remove the operating system CD, and then insert the Smart Setup media.
13.Install the Integrity Support Pack.
Procedure
1.Back up all data.
2.Close all applications.
3.Power down the server.
CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.
4.Power down all peripheral devices that are attached to the server.
5.Unplug the ac power cord from the outlet and then from the server.
6.Disconnect all peripheral devices from the server.
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