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Installation Overview

The details of the steps required to install the controller depend on whether the server has an operating system installed and contains data. The flowcharts in Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2summarize the installation procedures for the most common scenarios.

Procedure for a New System

1Install the controller hardware (Chapter 2), if it is not preinstalled.

5Set the boot controller (Chapter 4).

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6Create at least one logical drive and format it (Chapter 5).

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7Install the operating system and device drivers (Chapter 6).

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2Update the system firmware (Chapter 3).

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3Update the controller firmware (Chapter 3).

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4Configure the system (Chapter 4).

8Create and format additional logical drives if desired (Chapter 5).

Figure 1-1: Controller installation in a new system

HP Smart Array 641/642 Controller User Guide

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