HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers - Manual (Page 26)

Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives 26
o Migrate the hard drives (Windows) (" Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array
controller—Microsoft Windows " on page 26 ).
o Migrate the hard drives (Linux) (" Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array
controller—Linux " on page 27 ).
Migrating hard drives to an optional Smart Array
controller—Microsoft Windows
This section provides instructions to migrate hard drives from an embedded HP Dynamic Smart Array RAID
controller to an optional Smart Array controller in a server with a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Installing the Smart Array driver—Microsoft Windows
To install the driver from the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/go/support ):
1. When prompted for product information, enter the Smart Array controller model number in the product
field.
2. Select Download drivers and software.
3. Select the appropriate operating system.
4. Download the HP ProLiant Smart Array SAS/SATA Controller Driver package.
5. To install the driver, run the Smart Array Controller Driver package.
To install the driver using the Intelligent Provisioning software (" Intelligent Provisioning " on page 31 ):
1. From the System Support Software menu, select the current operating system.
2. Select Driver – storage controller.
3. Download the HP ProLiant Smart Array SAS/SATA Controller Driver package.
4. To install the driver, run the Smart Array Controller package.
When the driver is installed, complete the migration procedure (" Completing the migration to an optional
Smart Array controller—Microsoft® Windows® " on page 26 ).
Completing the migration to an optional Smart Array controller—Microsoft®
Windows®
To complete the migration to the Smart Array controller:
1. Back up all data.
2. Access the Device Manager menu:
a. Right-click My Computer.
b. Select Manage.
3. In the Storage Controller section, verify that the system recognizes the Smart Array controller.
4. Power down the server.
5. Remove the access panel.
6. Remove components and cables as needed.
7. Disconnect the existing data cable from the hard drive backplane.
8. Connect the SAS cable to the controller and hard drive backplane.