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This article provides an exhaustive deep dive into what the S100i driver is, why Windows Server 2022 specifically requires careful attention, where to download the correct binary, how to install it using various methods, and how to troubleshoot common pitfalls.
Method 1: Manual Load via USB (Recommended for Clean Installs)
Low-budget, light workloads (e.g., OS boot volumes) where redundancy is needed but performance is not critical. Worst For:
If you are installing Windows Server 2022 onto a drive managed by the S100i, follow these steps:
Once Windows Server 2022 is successfully installed and running, complete these final steps to ensure system stability and performance: This article provides an exhaustive deep dive into
Before booting the OS installer, verify the controller configuration:
If your server is already running Windows Server 2022 but uses an older driver version, update it to maintain system stability and prevent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors. Method A: Using Device Manager Right-click the Start menu and open . Expand the Storage controllers section. Right-click HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID Controller Go to product viewer dialog for this item. and select Update driver .
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HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID Driver for Windows Server 2022 1010.14.0.0 (or newer) Method A: Using Device Manager Right-click the Start
As of this writing, HPE continues to support the S100i controller for Windows Server 2022. However, the Gen10 platform is nearing end-of-life (EoL) status. For future Windows Server releases, HPE may or may not release updated drivers. If you plan to upgrade to a future OS:
If you encounter errors, ensure you are using the official HPE signed driver package. Properly installing the
Your configured RAID volumes will instantly appear on the screen, ready for partitioning. Updating the Driver on an Existing System
A: You must enter the UEFI System Utilities (F9) at boot and enable the controller. It is disabled by default. After enabling the controller, you must also create a RAID array before an operating system can use it. and select Update driver
If you have already installed Windows Server 2022 but are experiencing issues with the RAID array, you can install the driver within the OS: Download the ( .exe ) from HPE. Run the .exe file. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. Restart the server to finalize. 6. Troubleshooting S100i Driver Issues
when prompted for a destination disk during Windows installation. Assisted Installation HPE Intelligent Provisioning
Select from the Operating System dropdown menu. Locate the Driver - Storage Controller section.
is an embedded software RAID (SW RAID) controller found on HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers (e.g., DL360, DL380, ML350). Unlike hardware RAID (P-series controllers), the relies on the server’s CPU to manage RAID operations.