18. Connect each power cord to the power source.
The installation is complete.
Storage controller options
The server supports the following storage controllers:
• For SATA drives only – Embedded HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 Controller
• For SAS and SATA drives – Smart Array type-p SR Gen10 controllers
For the location and description of the PCIe3 expansion slots, see
For more information on PCIe slot descriptions, see
Storage controller installation guidelines
To maintain optimal thermal conditions when installing a Smart Array Gen10 type-p controller, Hewlett Packard
Enterprise recommends the following guidelines.
Storage controller option
Recommended PCIe slot
Cable option
E208i-p
E208e-p
Slot 1, 3 or 4
Mini-SAS cable option
P408i-p
P408e-p
Slot 1, 3 or 4
Mini-SAS cable option
Installing a standup PCIe plug-in Smart Array controller (type-p)
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
• Smart Array standup controller option kit
• If you are installing a Smart Array P-class type-p Gen10 controller,
an energy pack option is required.
• T-15 Torx screwdriver
Before you perform this procedure, perform the following steps:
1. Back up data on the system.
2. Close all applications.
3. Update the server firmware if it is not the latest revision.
4. Do one of the following:
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