HP Smart Array P600-Controller - Manual (Page 9)

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Installing the controller hardware
In this section
Before beginning the installation.................................................................................................... 9
Preparing the server ........................................................................................................................ 9
Installing the controller board....................................................................................................... 10
Connecting external storage ......................................................................................................... 11
SAS cable part numbers ............................................................................................................... 11
Before beginning the installation
Before beginning the installation procedure, visit the HP website
(
http://www.hp.com/support ) to confirm that you have the latest version of each
driver and utility file needed. Compare the version numbers of the files there
with those of the same files on the Smart Setup media.
Preparing the server
Before installing the controller in the server, back up all data.
If the server supports hot-pluggable devices, no further preparation is required.
Proceed to install the controller board as described ("Installing the controller
board" on page
10 ).
If the server does not support hot-pluggable devices:
1.
Close all applications.
2.
Power down 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.