HP Integrity rx4640 FC2143 and FC2243 4Gb PCI-X 2.0 Host Bus Adapters for Linu - Page 17
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3 Installing the Windows drivers This chapter describes how to install the Windows SCSIPORT miniport driver and Storport miniport driver. • Prerequisites, page 17 • Installing the Windows drivers using the HP Smart Component kit, page 17 Prerequisites Before you install the Windows drivers: • Go to the HP web site http://h18006.www1.hp.com/storage/saninfrastructure/hba.html and obtain the HP Smart Component with the latest drivers and release notes. • Familiarize yourself with the operating system on which the HBA will operate, and ensure that you have access to standard system documentation. • Review any restrictions or mandatory hotfixes that apply to your configuration and operating system. Installing the Windows drivers using the HP Smart Component This section describes how to install the Windows SCSIPORT miniport driver and Storport miniport driver. NOTE: HP does not support Device Manager to update drivers. Using Device Manager can delete registry parameters and cause erratic behavior. 1. Obtain the latest Smart Component: a. Select the FC2143 or FC2243 HBA from the Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters list on the SAN Infrastructure web page, as described in Prerequisites. The web page for your HBA appears. b. In the Support section, click Software and drivers. c. Select a language. d. Select a Windows operating system. e. In the Driver Storage Controllers - FC HBA section, click Download in the row for the SCSIPORT miniport driver or Storport miniport driver. f. Save the Smart Component (cp00xxxx.exe) to disk. FC2143 and FC2243 4Gb PCI-X 2.0 host bus adapters for Linux and Windows installation guide 17