Installing a Smart Array modular controller

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:

  • Smart Array modular controller option

  • Compatible controller cable option

  • T-15 Torx screwdriver

Before you perform this procedure, perform the following steps:

  1. Back up data on the system.

  2. Close all applications.

  3. Update the server firmware if it is not the latest revision.

  4. Do one of the following:

    • If the new Smart Array is the new boot device, install the device drivers.

    • If the new Smart Array is not the new boot device, go to the next step.

  5. Ensure that users are logged off and that all tasks are completed on the server.

CAUTION: In systems that use external data storage, be sure that the server is the first unit to be powered down and the last to be powered back up. Taking this precaution ensures that the system does not erroneously mark the drives as failed when the server is powered up.
Procedure
  1. Observe the following alerts:
    WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the drives and the internal system components to cool before touching them.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical components, properly ground the server before beginning any installation procedure. Improper grounding can cause electrostatic discharge.
  2. Back up all server data.
  3. If installed, remove the front bezel.
  4. Power down the server.
  5. Remove all power:
    1. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
    2. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
  6. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  7. Do one of the following:
  8. If installed, remove the secondary PCI riser cage.
  9. Remove the access panel.
  10. Install the Smart Array modular controller.

    Installing a type-a controller
  11. Connect the cables to the backplane:
  12. Install the access panel.
  13. If removed, install the secondary PCI riser cage.
  14. Install the server into the rack.
  15. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  16. Connect each power cord to the server.
  17. Connect each power cord to the power source.
  18. Power up the server.
  19. If removed, install the bezel.
  20. Configure the storage controller.

The installation is complete.