server or controller component might be available on the support page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).

1.Find the most recent version of the component that you require. Components for controller firmware updates are available in offline and online formats

2.Follow the instructions for installing the component on the server. These instructions are given with the CD and are provided on the same Web page as the component.

3.Follow the additional instructions that describe how to use the component to flash the ROM. These instructions are provided with each component.

Installing device drivers and Management Agents

You can use the Integrity Support Pack to automatically install the device drivers, Event Notification Service, and Management Agents, or you can install these items manually.

The Integrity Support Pack is located on the Smart Setup media. To install the Integrity Support Pack, launch Express Setup from EBSU and follow the on-screen instructions.

Installing device drivers The drivers for the controller are located on the Smart Setup media. Updates are posted to the support page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers). Installation instructions are provided with the drivers.

Installing the Event Notification Service The HP Smart Array SAS/SATA Event Notification Service provides event notification to the Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 64-bit system event log and the HP Integrated Management log. The most recent version of the software component is available on the support page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers). Installation instructions are provided with the component.

Installing Management Agents The Management Agents are available on the Smart Setup media. The most recent versions of the agents are available on the support page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support/itaniumservers). Installation instructions are provided with the agents. If the new agents do not function correctly, you might also need to update Systems Insight Manager. The latest version of Systems Insight Manager is available for download at the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage).

Linux Installation

Procedure B-23 Linux Quick Installation Procedure

To install the controller:

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 ("Installing the controller hardware" on page 9)

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.

Procedure B-24 Preparing the server

1.Back up all data.

2.Close all applications.

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