• Embedded controllers
Enabled through System Utilities and configured through HPE Smart Storage Administrator (Intelligent
Provisioning)
• Type-a controllers
Type-a controllers install in the type-a smart array connector.
• Type-p controllers
Type-p controllers install in a PCIe expansion slot
Installing a storage controller
Prerequisites
Before installing this option, be sure that you have the following:
The components included with the hardware option kit
Procedure
1. Power down the server.
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Do one of the following:
• Extend the server from the rack.
• Remove the server from the rack.
4. Remove the access panel.
5. Do one of the following:
• Remove the air baffle.
• If installed, remove the 4LFF midplane drive cage.
6. Do one of the following:
• For Type-a Smart Array controllers, install the controller into the Smart Array connector.
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