Compaq Smart Array 5i Plus Controller and Battery Backed Write Cache Enabler User Guide
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Writer: Amy L. Laffitte File Name: c-ch2 Installation Overview
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Installation Overview
The details of the steps required to install the controller depend on whether the server
has an operating system installed and contains data. The flowcharts in Figure 2-1 and
Figure 2-2 summarize the installation procedures for the most common scenarios.
1
Install the controller
hardware (Chapter 3), if
it is not pre-installed.
. . . . . . .
2
Update the system
firmware (Chapter 4).
:
3
Update the controller
firmware (Chapter 5).
:
5
Set the boot controller
(Chapter 6).
. . . . . . .
4
Configure the system
(Chapter 6).
:
6
Create at least one
logical drive and format
it (Chapter 7).
:
7
Install the operating
system and device
drivers (Chapter 8).
. . . . . . .
8
Create additional logical
drives if desired and
format them
(Chapter 7).
Figure 2-1: Controller installation in a new system
