Hpe Smart Array S100i Sr Gen10 Sw Raid Driver For Windows Server 2022 Info

1. Important Pre-Installation Notes

S100i is a software RAID controller (SR SW RAID). It uses host CPU/memory and requires the driver to be loaded during OS installation if you boot from drives connected to it.
Supported on: HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers (e.g., DL360 Gen10, ML350 Gen10, etc.).
Not supported on: Gen10 Plus (uses S100i USB/ different driver) or Gen9/Gen8.
Driver source: Only from HPE Support Center (not Windows Update by default).

Abstract

This paper details the technical requirements, driver architecture, and deployment procedures for the HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 software RAID controller on the Microsoft Windows Server 2022 operating system. As organizations migrate from legacy operating systems to Windows Server 2022, understanding the specific driver requirements for software-defined storage controllers is critical. This document clarifies the necessity of the HPE ProLiant Intelligent Provisioning environment, addresses common installation failures during Out-of-Box-Experience (OOBE), and outlines best practices for storage configuration.

Format: The download is typically an .exe file (e.g., cp052316.exe). Crucial Step: You must run this file on a separate PC and select the Extract option to get the actual .inf and .sys driver files. Step-by-Step Installation Guide 1. Enable SW RAID in BIOS S100i is a software RAID controller (SR SW RAID)

or later, which explicitly adds support for Windows Server 2022. You can download it directly from the HPE Support Center : The S100i controller requires the system to be in UEFI Boot Mode ; it is not supported in Legacy BIOS mode. SATA Configuration : The embedded SATA ports must be set to Smart Array SW RAID Support in the UEFI System Utilities ( Storage Options SATA Controller Options Installation Tip 1. Important Pre-Installation Notes