Installing the SAS expander card
In this server, the expander card is supported in the PCIe3 expansion slot 5.
Prerequisites
Before you perform this procedure:
Make sure that you have the latest firmware for the controllers and the expander card. To download the latest firmware, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website.
- Make sure that you have the following items available:
HPE 12G SAS expander card option kit
Smart Array type-p SR Gen10 controller option with internal ports
T-15 Torx screwdriver
If you are installing a P408i-p Smart Array Gen10 controller, an energy pack option is required.
Note the port numbering on the:
Controller cables
Controller boards and drive backplanes
Procedure
The installation is complete.