Installing a Smart Array storage controller

Prerequisites

Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have a T-15 Torx screwdriver available.

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. Power down the server.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the AC source.
  3. Remove the power adapter cord from the power cord clip, and then disconnect the power adapter from the server.
  4. Disconnect all peripheral cables from the server.
  5. If installed, unlock and remove the security padlock and/or the Kensington security lock.

    For more information, see the lock documentation.

  6. If the server is in a vertical orientation, position the server in a horizontal orientation.

    Positioning the server in a horizontal orientation
  7. Remove the chassis cover.
  8. Remove the system board assembly.
  9. If the storage controller board is shipped with a full-height bracket attached, replace it with a low-profile one.
  10. Remove the expansion slot blank.

    Removing the expansion slot blank

    Retain the blank for future use.

  11. Install the storage controller. Make sure that the storage controller is firmly seated in the slot.

    Installing a storage controller
  12. Cable the controller.
  13. Install the server board assembly.
  14. Install the chassis cover.
  15. If removed, install the security padlock and/or the Kensington security lock.

    For more information, see the lock documentation.

  16. Connect all peripheral cables to the server.
  17. Connect the power adapter to the server, and then secure the power adapter cord in the power cord clip.
  18. Connect the power cord to the AC source.
  19. Configure the storage controller.

The installation is complete.