This software-based RAID controller is a staple on entry-level and mid-range HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. However, unlike its hardware RAID cousins (like the P408i or E208i), the S100i relies entirely on the host operating system for its functionality. This dependency makes driver installation on Windows Server 2022 a crucial—and sometimes challenging—step.
pnputil /add-driver "S100i.inf" /install After installation, confirm using: hpe smart array s100i sr gen10 driver windows server 2022
Introduction In the world of enterprise IT, few things are as critical as storage reliability and driver compatibility. When deploying the latest Microsoft Windows Server 2022 on HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, one component consistently raises questions among system administrators: the HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 . This software-based RAID controller is a staple on