16. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
17. Connect each power cord to the server.
18. Connect each power cord to the power source.
19. Power up the server on page 43.
20. If removed, install the front bezel.
The installation is complete.
Storage controller options
The server supports the following storage controllers:
•
◦ For SATA drives only – Embedded HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 Controller
◦ For SAS and SATA drives:
– Smart Array type-a modular controller
– Smart Array PCIe plug-in controller
For more information on PCIe slot descriptions, see PCIe riser board slot definitions on page
16.
Storage controller installation guidelines
The following table shows the PCIe riser board slots compatible with the storage controllers supported by
this server.
Storage controller option Compatible PCIe slot
E208i-p
P408i-p
Slot 1 and 2
1
E208e-p
P408e-p
Slot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
12
1
If the optional primary NVMe and FlexibleLOM riser board is installed, the controller is not supported in slot 2 and 3.
2
If the optional primary FlexibleLOM riser board is installed, the controller is not supported in slot 3.
For the location and description of the PCIe3 expansion slots, see Rear panel components on page 13
and PCIe riser board slot definitions on page 16.
Installing an HPE Smart Array controller
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
• Smart Array controller option
• Compatible controller cable option
• T-15 Torx screwdriver
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