HP Smart Array P731m Controller - Manual (Page 14)

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19. If expanders are present, verify the expander firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the
expander firmware (" Updating firmware " on page 16 ).
20. (Optional) Set this controller as the boot controller using HP SSA (" HP Smart Storage Administrator " on
page 14 ).
21. (Optional) Change the controller boot order using RBSU (" Setting the controller order " on page 16 ).
22. If the new controller is not the new boot device, install the device drivers (" Installing device drivers " on
page 17 ).
23. If new versions of the Management Agents are available, update the Management Agents.
The server blade is now ready for use.
Installing the mezzanine controller board
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, consult the safety
information and user documentation provided with the server before attempting the installation.
Some servers contain high energy circuits, high current circuits, moving parts (such as fan blades),
or any combination of these hazards, that may be exposed if covers and access panels are
removed while the product is connected to a power source. These products are intended to be
serviced only by qualified personnel who have been trained to deal with these hazards. Do not
remove enclosures or attempt to bypass any interlocks designed to guard against these
hazardous conditions.
1. Remove the server blade access panel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the
internal system components to cool before touching them.
2. Select an available mezzanine connector on the system board.
For more information, see "Supported server blades (on page
10 )."
3. Remove the connector cover, and then save it for future use.
4. Insert the controller into the connector.
5. Tighten the three spring-loaded captive screws at the corners of the controller.
6. Install the access panel.
CAUTION: Do not operate the server blade for long periods with the access panel open or
removed. Operating the server blade in this manner results in improper airflow and improper
cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
7. Install the server blade in the enclosure.
Configuration tools
HP Smart Storage Administrator
HP SSA is the main tool for configuring arrays on HP Smart Array controllers. It exists in three interface
formats: the HP SSA GUI, the HP SSA CLI, and HP SSA Scripting. All formats provide support for
configuration tasks. Some of the advanced tasks are available in only one format.