dl3X0Gen8.md

Update the iLO

• Log into iLO. iLO will use DHCP to obtain a IP address.
• GoTo Administration > iLO Firmware and Upload this file https://stuff.718it.biz/hp/ilo4_270.bin
• Allow it to reboot and enjoy the HTML5 remote console!

Upgrade the Raid array to version 8+

This step requires a redhat based distro, like centos. A live distro may do although is untested.

• Install https://stuff.718it.biz/hp/hp-firmware-smartarray-46a4d957a7-8.32-1.1.x86_64.rpm

  rpm -i hp-firmware-smartarray-46a4d957a7-8.32-1.1.x86_64.rpm
  /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/hp-scexe-compat/CP033363.scexe

• This should install and udate the RAID firmware

Put the RAID array in passthought(HBA) mode.

• Install https://stuff.718it.biz/hp/hpssacli-2.40-13.0.x86_64.rpm

rpm -i hpssacli-2.40-13.0.x86_64.rpm

• Open the RAID CLI

hpssacli

• Delete the current raid configuration

controller slot=0 delete

• Force the controller in HBA mode

controller slot=0 modify hbamode=on forced

• Reboot and see if the disks in the hot swap bays are exposed to the OS