Smart array P410 change to P408i - Set up old disks with new controller

[wookie_73]

Hi everyone.

I have just upgraded an old ML110 server with a ML30 Gen10.

Unfortunatly the P410 smart array card that was in the ML110 will not work with the ML30.

So I have a P408 Gen10 smart array card on its way to me.

I just wanted to know is it as simple as plugging in the old disk array and setting up on the new controller or will I have to mess around to get it all to work?

Thanks Dave

[SanjeevGoyal]

Hello,

I would request you take the complete data backup before doing this activity or change the SA controller card ( raid card) As well as this is not a recommendation for  change the SA controller ( raid controller ) with the different SA controller card ( raid card)

Please follow the below quick space for your reference.

HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10 Server quick space 

https://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/getdocument.aspx?docname=a00053821enw

Storage Controller
The Gen10 controller naming framework has been updated to simplify identification as depicted below. For a more detailed breakout of the available Gen10 Smart Array controllers visit the HPE Smart Array Gen10 Controllers Data Sheet.
NOTE: ML30 Gen10 does not support internal RAID Controller E208i-p and P408i-p in NHP models.

HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller

https://h20195.www2.hpe.com/v2/getdocument.aspx?docname=a00008200enw

Compatibility
 Server Support HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 (8 Internal Lanes/2GB Cache) 12G SAS
Modular Controller
804331-B21
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10
HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10
HPE ProLiant XL450 Gen10
HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 (8 Internal Lanes/2GB Cache) 12G SAS
Modular LH Controller
869081-B21
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10
HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10
NOTE: When GPUs are used in the HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 the HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR
Gen10 LH Controller (869081-B21) should be used in place of the HPE Smart Array P408i-a SR Gen10 Controller (804331-B21).

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[Jimmy Vance · Accepted solution]

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@wookie_73 wrote:

Hi everyone.

I have just upgraded an old ML110 server with a ML30 Gen10.

Unfortunatly the P410 smart array card that was in the ML110 will not work with the ML30.

So I have a P408 Gen10 smart array card on its way to me.

I just wanted to know is it as simple as plugging in the old disk array and setting up on the new controller or will I have to mess around to get it all to work?

Thanks Dave

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The P408 should recognise the existing array. Try to keep the drives in the same bay/slot order.

As with anytime you areworking with drives and arrays be sure to have a valid backup of your data.

[wookie_73]

Yes indeed. Just plugged everything in (in same order) and worked like a charm. Very good news.

Thanks for the answer.