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23. Power up the server.
The installation is complete.
Storage controller options
This server has no embedded software RAID support. Direct attached SATA drives operate AHCI mode.
To support hardware RAID, install a storage controller option:
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MR type-o and type-p G3 controllers
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SR type-p G3 controllers
When a tri-mode storage controller option is used together with a U.3 drive backplane, the system will support mixed
drive configuration.
Preparing the server for storage controller installation
Prerequisites
Before beginning this procedure, download the Service Pack for Advanced Server (SPV) from the Hitachi Vantara website
https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#hardware-download.
Procedure
1. If the server was previously configured:
a. Back up data on the system.
b. Close all applications.
c. Ensure that users are logged off and that all tasks are completed on 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.
2. If the server firmware is not the latest revision, update the firmware.
3. If the new controller is the new boot device, install the controller drivers.
Installing a type-p storage controller in the 4 LFF drive configuration
Prerequisites
To enable the flash-backed write cache (FBWC) feature of a storage controller option, install an energy pack.
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Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
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Compatible controller cable
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T-10 Torx screwdriver
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