- Enter BIOS (F9) and change SATA mode to b120i smart array raid controller.
- Create an array from physical drives.
- Check created logical volume as bootable.
- Create the hpvsa driver flash-drive. Do this with DD in Linux or in Windows with Win32DiskImager. Make sure to download the latest version of the hpvsa driver.
- hpvsa-1.2.14-113.rhel7u2.x86_64
- Connect the flash-drive with the hpvsa driver to the server.
- Boot from CentOS-DVD or make bootable usb centos 7
- Wait for "Install OS..." screen and press Esc.
- Type "linux modprobe.blacklist=ahci inst.dd" and hit Enter.
- You will see a firmware error. Ignore it.
- Select "r" to refresh the list. The hpvsa driver flash-drive should be in the list.
- Install the driver.
- Remove hpvsa driver flash-drive before continuing.
- Allow OS installer to load.
- After selecting a langauge the array should be available for use.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
CENTOS 7 HP PROLIANT SMART ARRAY DRIVER
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