• If the new Smart Array is the new boot device, install the device drivers.
• If the new Smart Array is not the new boot device, go to the next step.
5. Ensure that users are logged off and that all tasks are completed on 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.
Procedure
1.
2.
Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
4.
Do one of the following:
• Server in rack mode:
Remove the server from the rack.
Position the tower server for hardware configuration.
5.
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8.
If you are installing a Smart Array P-class type-p Gen10 controller,
9.
Remove the PCI slot blank:
a. Open the PCI slot retainer.
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