HP 273914-B21 - Smart Array 6404/256 RAID Controller User Manual page 13

Determining the correct installation procedure for the server
3. If the new controller is to be the boot device, install the device drivers for the
operating system ("Installing device drivers" on page 33). Otherwise,
continue with step 4.
IMPORTANT: The expansion module on the SA6404 controller cannot
be used as a boot device.
4. Install the controller hardware ("Installing the controller hardware" on page
15).
5. Set the controller order ("Configuring the server" on page 23).
6. Update the controller firmware ("Updating the firmware" on page 21).
7. If the controller is not going to be the boot device, install the device drivers
for the operating system ("Installing device drivers" on page 33). Otherwise,
continue with the next step.
8. Update the Management Agents ("Installing Management Agents" on page
34), if new versions are available.
9. Create and format additional logical drives if desired ("Configuring an array"
on page 25).
10. If migrating from a non-array controller, restore data from the backup.
The server is now ready to use.
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