• Embedded controllers
Enabled through System Utilities and configured through HPE Smart Storage Administrator (Intelligent
Provisioning)
• Type-a controllers
Type-a controllers install in the type-a smart array connector.
• Type-p controllers
Type-p controllers install in a PCIe expansion slot
Installing a storage controller
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
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2.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Do one of the following:
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Extend the server from the rack
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Remove the server from the rack
5.
Do one of the following:
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If installed, remove the 4LFF midplane drive cage
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6.
Do one of the following:
• For Type-a Smart Array controllers, install the controller into the Smart Array connector.
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Installing a storage controller