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Installation Overview
1-2 HP Smart Array 641/642 Controller User Guide
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Writer: John Turner File Name: b-ch1 installation overview
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Procedure for a Preconfigured System
1
Back up data (required if migrating
from a non-array controller).
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2
Update the system firmware
(Chapter 3).
:
3
If the controller is to be the boot
device, install the device driver for
the operating system (Chapter 6).
Otherwise, continue with step 4.
:
5
Set the controller order (Chapter 4).
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4
Install the controller hardware
(Chapter 2).
:
6
Update the controller firmware
(Chapter 3).
:
7
If using the System Configuration
Utility, update the system partition
(Chapter 3), and then check the
controller order (Chapter 4).
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8
If the controller is not to be the boot
device, install the device driver for
the operating system (Chapter 6).
:
9
Update the Management Agents if
new versions are available
(Chapter 6).
:
11
If migrating from a non-array
controller, restore data from backup.
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10
Create and format new logical
drives as desired (Chapter 5).
Figure 1-2: Controller installation in an already
configured system