User guide

Installation Preparation 2-3
Hardware and Software Installation
Guidelines
For first-time installations, the following steps must be performed in the order
listed. If you are upgrading from an existing array controller, see the following
section, “Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation.”
Table 2-1
Smart Array 431 Controller Installation Steps
Step Function Go to:
1 Update the server firmware Chapter 3
2 Hardware installation and cabling Chapter 4
3 System Configuration Chapter 5
4 Decide on a fault tolerance method Appendix D
5 Configure your drive arrays Chapter 6
6 Install drivers for your operating
system
Chapter 7
IMPORTANT: If the controller is purchased separately, make sure that the system boots
properly after Smart Array 431 Controller installation by updating the server firmware
before installing the controller board.