HP INTEGRITY RX3600 - Manual (Page 275)

Installing the HP Smart Array P800
On HP Integrity rx3600 and rx6600 servers, the HP Smart Array P800 is supported by Windows
and Linux operating systems. It should be installed in PCIe slot 3 or 4.
For more information, including configuring and diagnosing array problems, refer to the HP
Smart Array P800 Controller for Integrity Servers User Guide which can be found in the I/O Cards
and Networking Software collection under Smart Array at:
http://www.docs.hp.com
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.
Windows Installation
Procedure B-17 Windows Quick Installation Procedure
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
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.
10. Load the controller driver from EBSU on the Smart Setup media. (To load the driver, select
Load OEM Boot Drivers in EBSU. For more information about Smart Setup, refer to the HP
Smart Setup Guide on the Smart Setup media.)
11. Run Express Setup.
12. When you have finished installing the operating system as directed during the Express
Setup procedure, remove the operating system CD, and then insert the Smart Setup media.
13. Install the Integrity Support Pack.
Procedure B-18 Preparing the server
1.
Back up all data.
2. Close all applications.
3. 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.
4. Power down all peripheral devices that are attached to the server.
5. Unplug the ac power cord from the outlet and then from the server.
6. Disconnect all peripheral devices from the server.
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