Dell HBA355e - Load Driver During OS Installation

4. Verify the loaded driver version by running the following command: modinfo megaraid_sas.
Upgrading the Kernel
About this task
When upgrading to a new kernel, you must reinstall the DKMS-enabled driver packages. Perform the following steps to update
or install the driver for a new kernel:
Steps
1. At a terminal window, type the following: dkms build -m <module_name> – v <module version> – k
<kernel version> dkms install -m <module_name> – v <module version> – k <kernel version>.
2. To check if the driver is successfully installed in the new kernel, type: dkms status.
A message similar to the following is displayed: <driver name>, <driver version>, <new kernel version>:
installed.
3. If the previous device driver is in use, you must restart the system for the updated driver to take effect.
Load the driver while installing an operating system
Steps
1. Perform the following operation to install the driver media:
a. Download the HBA linux driver ISO, or install the LC driver pack.
b. Mount the ISO to the Server, burn the ISO to CD/DVD, or copy the ISO file to USB. The USB has to match with the ISO.
c. For LC driver pack, boot the life-cycle controller and go through the operating system deployment wizard.
2. Boot to the installer.
3. In the Installation screen, press E.
4. Perform the following operation:
● If the operating system is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, the CLI displays the syntax
vmlinuz. Enter inst.dd.
For example, when you are prompted with the command vmlinuz intrd=initrd.img
inst.stage2=hd:LABEL=RHEL-7.0\x20x86_64 quiet inst.dd.
● If the operating system is SLES 15, the CLI displays the syntax linuxefi.. Enter dud=1.
For example, when you are prompted with the command linuxefi/boot/x86_64/loader/linux
splash=silent dud=1.
NOTE:
Boot parameters may vary based on the operating system version. See operating system installation manuals for
exact boot parameter syntax.
5. Attach the driver media (ISO, USB).
6. Press F10 to boot to the operating system.
A screen is displayed prompting you to select the driver media (USB, CD, ISO, and so on).
7. When prompted, select the driver media.
If applicable select the HBA driver ...mpt3sas...
NOTE: Ensure that the driver is selected with an X symbol.
8. Extract or load the driver.
9. Before proceeding or exiting the driver select menu, disconnect the driver media.
NOTE:
Ensure that you disconnect the driver media so that the drivers are loaded successfully. If the installation media
is deleted, reattach it.
10. Press C or exit to go to the installation.
Driver support for Dell HBA355i Adapter, Dell HBA355i Front, Dell HBA355e Adapter, Dell HBA350i MX, and Dell
HBA350i Adapter
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