topic VMware driver for Smart Array P222 controller in Servers - General

VMware driver for Smart Array P222 controller

hlefranc — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:01:33 GMT

Hello,

I would like to configure an external Smart Array P222 controller plugged to HP Microserver Gen8 using VMware 7.

Is it possible?

If yes, could you please provide me the link where I can find the VMware driver?

Regards,

Re: VMware driver for Smart Array P222 controller

Mamatha_J — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:57:40 GMT

Hi @hlefranc
Yes, it is possible to configure a Smart Array P222 on a HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 running VMware ESXi 7, provided you meet several requirements.
Obtain the correct driver/firmware: On HPE’s product support page for the MicroServer Gen8 (Drivers & Software tab) you can access HPE’s driver catalogue for your ESXi version.
Ensure your controller (P222) is supported in your ESXi version – users report success with ESXi 7.0.
Use an HPE customised ESXi image or HPE offline bundle which includes the Smart Array driver, generic VMware image may not include the correct HPE driver.
Update firmware/BIOS on both the MicroServer and the P222 controller before integration.
After installation, configure your RAID volumes via HPE’s Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) (or equivalent) and confirm they appear properly in ESXi as datastores.

Query: VMware driver for Smart Array P222 controller

support_s — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:57:58 GMT

System recommended content:

1. HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen8 - Product Information Reference | HPE Storage controllers

2. HPE Data Agile BURA Compatibility Matrix - Sept 2016

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Re: VMware driver for Smart Array P222 controller

Mamatha_J — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:58:39 GMT

Hi @hlefranc
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Re: VMware driver for Smart Array P222 controller

Rajaram02 — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:31:33 GMT

Hi hlefranc
You can download the vib for 7.x from below link
https://support.hpe.com/connect/s/softwaredetails?language=en_US&collectionId=MTX-191698dcecb7439e&tab=revisionHistory
Also the ESXi 7.0 has the driver inbox
https://compatibilityguide.broadcom.com/detail?program=io&productId=20948&persona=live