DL380e

[Real1tySucks]

Hi.

Im new to hp servers, so i have a question.

Is there any chance to install some linux on that server useing HW raid ( Intrested in CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu Server, or, mainly, FreeBSD. But RHEL also can fit )?

Any distro i tried - didn't see any discs..

Even RHEL. If i try to use Intelligent Provisioning to install RHEL - it didn't see mounted in iLo RHEL 6 dvd... I googled much, but no answers.. 

[Jimmy Vance]

You need the hpvsa driver to use the embedded RAID controller. It is not a true hardware RAID controller like the P series Smart Array controllers. The hpsa driver provides the firmware blob to make the RAID function. The driver is binary only and is available for both RHEL and SLES.

http://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/psi/swdHome/?sp4ts.oid=5269386&lang=en&lang=en&cc=us&cc=us&ac.admitted=1352841265233.876444892.199480143

Select RHEL or SLES and then select the HP Dynamic Smart Array SATA RAID Controller Driver

[Real1tySucks]

Thanks for your help!

But how can i load this driver during install process? Thanks

[Jimmy Vance · Accepted solution]

Once you select your OS, further down the page there is a section called Software - Driver Update. The download here is a "dd" image that can be used during boot to install the driver. The instructions for use are on the page

[Real1tySucks]

Thank you for your help! It worked =) Thank you again)