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Installation and configuration 12

Installation and configuration

Procedures for controllers in a server

To install a stand-up controller in a server, choose one of the following procedures:

• Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server (on page 12)

• Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server (on page 12)

Installing a stand-up controller in an unconfigured server

IMPORTANT: Do not power up the server until the hardware configuration is satisfactory, as

described in the procedure given in this section.

To install the controller in an unconfigured server:

1. Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller board" on page 13). For server-specific

procedures, see the server user guide.

2. If the controller supports external storage, connect external storage devices to the controller.

3. Install physical drives, as needed.

4. Power up the external storage devices.

5. Power up the server.

6. Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware ("Updating

firmware" on page 19).

7. Verify the controller firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the controller firmware

("Updating firmware" on page 19).

8. Verify the drive firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the drive firmware ("Updating

firmware" on page 19).

9. Verify the iLO firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the iLO firmware ("Updating

firmware" on page 19).

10. If expanders are present, verify the expander firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the

expander firmware ("Updating firmware" on page 19).

11. Install the operating system and device drivers ("Installing device drivers" on page 19). Instructions are

provided with the CD that is supplied in the controller kit.

12. (Optional) Create additional logical drives ("Configuring an array" on page 18).

The server is now ready for use.

Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server

1. Back up data on the system.

2. Close all applications.

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