Installing the hp smart array p600 – HP INTEGRITY RX3600 User Manual
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6.
Close the MRL.
a.
Rotate the MRL downward 90 degrees.
b.
Push the edge of the MRL down until it clicks into place on the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card
bulkhead.
Procedure B-4 Connecting the Adapter to Other Devices
•
Connect the Adapter to SAS backplane. See
for a listing of Cable kit part
numbers.
Procedure B-5 Completing the Adapter Installation
1.
Verify that all cables are routed correctly and are not restricting or being pinched by other
components. For the correct routing of the cables, see the server documentation.
2.
Reconnect any peripheral devices to the server.
3.
Plug the ac power cord into the server, and then into a grounded AC outlet.
4.
Power on any peripheral devices attached to the server
5.
Power up the server.
6.
If necessary, update the server ROM. The required firmware files are on either a CD in the
adapter kit or the HP website,
Instructions are provided with the
files (in the case of the CD, in a booklet provided with the CD).
7.
Install the adapter drivers. The drivers are also on either the CD in the adapter kit or the HP
website, and instructions are again provided with the files.
Installing the HP Smart Array P600
On HP Integrity rx3600 and rx6600 servers, the HP Smart Array P600 is supported by Windows
and Linux operating systems. It should be installed in slot 1 if one card is to be installed, and
slot 2 if slot 1 is already occupied.
For more information, including configuring and diagnosing array problems, refer to the HP
Smart Array P600 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.
Procedure B-6 Preparing the Server
1.
Close all applications.
2.
Power down the server.
3.
Power down all peripheral devices that are attached to the server.
4.
Unplug the AC power cord from the outlet and then from the server.
5.
Disconnect all peripheral devices from the server.
Procedure B-7 Installing the Controller Board
1.
Remove or open the access panel.
2.
Select the appropriate core I/O slot.
3.
Open the MRL.
a.
Press the indentation on the MRL to release it from the chassis wall.
b.
Lift the edge of the MRL, and rotate it upward 90 degrees until it rests against the chassis
wall and the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe card bulkhead filler is fully exposed.
4.
Remove the PCI/PCI-X/PCIe bulkhead filler. Save it to use for if you later decide to remove
the adapter and leave the slot empty.
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