Installing the controller board – HP Smart Array P431 Controller User Manual
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3.
Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware ("
" on page
4.
Do one of the following:
o
If the new controller is the new boot device, install the device drivers ("
" on
o
If the new controller is not the new boot device, go to the next step.
5.
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.
6.
Power down all peripheral devices that are attached to the server.
7.
Disconnect the power cord from the power source.
8.
Disconnect the power cord from the server.
9.
Disconnect all peripheral devices.
10.
Install the controller hardware ("
Installing the controller board
" on page
). For server-specific
procedures, see the server user guide.
11.
Connect storage devices to the controller.
12.
Connect peripheral devices to the server.
13.
Connect the power cord to the server.
14.
Connect the power cord to the power source.
15.
Power up all peripheral devices.
16.
Power up the server.
17.
Verify the controller firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the controller firmware
("
" on page
18.
Verify the drive firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the drive firmware ("
" on page
19.
(Optional) Set this controller as the boot controller using HP SSA ("
HP Smart Storage Administrator
" on
20.
(Optional) Change the controller boot order using RBSU ("
" on page
21.
If the new controller is not the new boot device, install the device drivers ("
" on
22.
If new versions of the Management Agents are available, update the Management Agents.
23.
(Optional) Create additional logical drives ("
" on page
The server is now ready for use.
Installing the controller board