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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 ("Installing a controller in an unconfigured
server" on page 12)
• Installing a stand-up controller in a previously configured server (on page 12)
Installing a 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. Install physical drives, as needed.
3. Power up the server.
4. Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware ("Updating
firmware" on page 18).
5. Verify the controller firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the controller firmware
("Updating firmware" on page 18).
6. Verify the drive firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the drive firmware ("Updating
firmware" on page 18).
7. Verify the iLO firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the iLO firmware ("Updating
firmware" on page 18).
8. If expanders are present, verify the expander firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the
expander firmware ("Updating firmware" on page 18).
9. Install the operating system and device drivers ("Installing device drivers" on page 18). Instructions
are provided with the CD that is supplied in the controller kit.
10. (Optional) Create additional logical drives ("Configuring an array" on page 17).
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.
3. Verify the server firmware is the latest revision. If necessary, update the server firmware ("Updating
firmware" on page 18).
4. Do one of the following:
o If the new controller is the new boot device, install the device drivers ("Installing device drivers"
on page 18).
o If the new controller is not the new boot device, go to the next step.
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