Oct 14, 2011 two days ago my hp proliant microserver n40l arrived. Hp has recently launched a new version of the ever so popular microserver. Ssp can be installed afterwards, but given the raid controller is typically an amd onchip fakeraid, windows will. Its called fakeraid commonly and is generally regarded by ubuntu as terrible, and not worth using. Below is a categorised list of commonly used software. Oct 25, 2011 hp has recently launched a new version of the ever so popular microserver. Hp microserver n40l raid utility and driver thomas maurer. Nov 02, 2018 im assuming that the hp software provided utilities to manage the raid but a search on hps website was completely hopeless as it does not even seem to know what a microserver n40l is. Hp proliant n40l microserver build and bios modification revisited theme. Hp proliant microserver n40l drivers for windows download no raid or mirror possible. Hp proliant array configuration utility for windows 64bit.
But i am getting conflicting advice when using software raid. I presume the same principle will apply for the same raid controller on any hp server using the same chipset. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an advertisement or commerical recommendation of said software. Hey guys, my n40l has been going strong for a number of years but just died. I picked this device up for 200 euros which is a bargain in my opinion. Installing a hdd in the optical drive bay on an hp. Hp proliant microserver bios flash with sp64420 hp.
Utility for hpe proliant microserver gen10 under windows supports the creation of virtual disks and configuration of raid level 0, 1, or jbod free disk. I then proceeded to change the bios settings to set up all ports to be raid enabled raid and disable ide on 45. I cant seem to find it when i put in the product number on the hp website in the driver support section. Oct 18, 2011 now after setting up my hp microserver n40l as a windows homeserver i had to install the utilities to monitor the raid and other hardware. Microserver n40l raid configuration not coming up hp. The n40l boasts embedded raid, but actually its just a sata controller with a little bit of extra logic that helps with raid setup the problem is its slow, proprietary and causes more problems than its worth.
Some servers often have various configurations and versions. A number of service level options are available to meet your needs. This section applies to internal workstation configurations that do not use addin cards and jbods. Freenas with zfs on a hp microserver n40l ixsystems community. This section lists the maximum number of hard drives supported on hp workstations for raid configurations. Slm2020wxaa include keywords along with product name. Dec 31, 2014 how to configure raid 1 on a hp microserver. One was part of a combo package that included windows home server 2011. An htpc system typically has a remote control and the software interface normally has a 10foot user interface design so that it can be comfortably viewed at typical television viewing distances. I think its the ps amber light plus red hp logo are lit up. I stumbled across a link to raidxpert on the hp website when i was considering buying a nl40. Hp care packs let you integrate both hardware and software support into a single package.
I recently developed a few faults with windows server 2008 r2 install running on my hp proliant microserver. Hp assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels. The hp microserver seems to be quite popular for a simple lab setup. Dec 22, 2011 one gotcha when setting up a hp microserver is working out how to use the builtin raid controller to mirror two identical hard discs. I tried new drivers for the nic and everything but to no avail. The link posted above worked great to update my n40l bought off the agora and let me put 2012r2 on there. Jan 22, 2012 installing a hdd in the optical drive bay on an hp microserver n40l posted on january 22, 2012 by paulroberts69 i recently purchased an hp microserver from dabs, the cashback offer now extended until 31st jan 2012 and additional discounts and cashback available via quidco made it a compelling offer after cashback and discounts it has cost me.
On the hp support site you can find a link to the amd download page where you can download the chipset driver which also includes the raid driver and the raid utility. Windows software raid supports only raid 0, 1 and jbod. By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the hewlett packard enterprise software license agreement. Hp proliant microserver amd raidxpert raid rebuild. If you are into the market for a very small, silent, efficient, yet capable home server, please take this device into consideration. What hpe proliant n40l microserver memory speed is supported. Hp proliant n40l microserver build and bios modification. For owners of the hp microserver n36l n40l n54lgen8gen10. Configure software raid as part of the os installation. Power on the hp proliant microserver, when prompted, hit the f10 key to enter the rombased setup utility rbsu goto the advanced tab and then choose ide configuration hit enter highlight the sata controller mode selection and hit enter choose raid from the dropdown list hit f10 to save the settings and exit. Freenas with zfs on a hp microserver n40l ixsystems. Configuring raid on hp proliant microserver focused it. Hp n36ln40ln54l microserver updated ahci bios support. If multiple disks are set up to work together in this fashion, they are referred to as a raid array.
Raid is turned on within bios raid1 mirror is configured. Raid treats multiple drives as one contiguous drive, either through hardware or software settings. Latest bios for hp microserver n36l gen 7 needed for win. Hi, one disk in our hp microserver n40l raid 1 failed, we replaced failed disk with new one, in raid utility t is shown as single disk, array status is critical and it shows second drive as failed or disconnected. I also have an hp microserver, but running win 7pro, and wonder if you can help.
Ssp can be installed afterwards, but given the raid controller is typically an amd onchip fakeraid, windows will usually handle this anyway. The easiest way to configure the card is to initially use a keyboard and monitor. Sep 29, 2011 hp n36ln40ln54l microserver updated ahci bios support. Solved error installing windows 2016 on hpe microserver. Buy hp 658553001 proliant n40l ultra micro tower server system amd turion ii neo n40l 1. I installed xpenology under virtualbox, and i will have to try xpenology on the n40l as well. At one point i remember being able to access the onboard raid functionality by activating raid in the bios, and then with ctrlf when the raid message comes on the screen during boot, accessing the raid configuration menu. Mode lonewolf found that disabling sata ide combined mode also disable the ability for the microserver to see his hp smart array p410 hardware raid controller.
Some software requires a valid warranty, current hewlett packard enterprise support contract, or a license fee. Laserjet pro p1102 paper jam, elitebook 840 g3 bios update already have an hp account. How to configure raid 1 on a hp microserver youtube. Since i need more disk space i was looking for a good nas solution.
Jul 29, 2012 some products seem almost too good to be true and i think the hp proliant microserver n40l is one of them. I would trying to install w2016 server on an hpe microserver gen10 it doesnt have the normal hp intelligent provisioning using hpe rapid setup software on usb drive, but it fails with. Hello, i was able to get my n40l to recognize 18gb of the following ram not on the current list. When microsoft released server 2012 r2 i tried to install it on my hp n40l server and was disappointed that it froze when booted. Im assuming that the hp software provided utilities to manage the raid but a search on hps website was completely hopeless as it does not even seem to know what a microserver n40l is. Ive briefly tried freenas and amahi, without a raid, and im very tempted to go with. I keep reading different posts, some say it has hardware raid and some say software. Hp n40l proliant microserver the hp n40l proliant microservers i purchased came with 2gb of ram, a 250gb seagate hdd, and a 150w power supply. Im trying to find the official hp driver download page for my micro server g7 n40l. Hi, i wanted to confirm the functionality working of the raid controller onboard the hp proliant microserver n40l. On the hp support site you can find a link to the amd download page where you can download the chipset driver which also includes the.
Dom, i jumped through the same hoops as you with this one. If it helps or matters i have owned about 12 hp microservers, from the n36l, n40l and n54l, i no longer have any as i. This thread tells me i cant use greens in hardware raid. Software raid of course is useless for esxi and want to rebuild my server on esxi. Hp proliant microserver how to enable sata raid and. Does the hp micro server have hardware or software raid. So, the question is, should i try to replace the ps or just get a new machine. Its just been sitting there collecting dust, because im not sure how it would handle freenas with zfs. I have win 2008 server installed on it and im trying to find a softwar. One gotcha when setting up a hp microserver is working out how to use the builtin raid controller to. Its also quite popular around the modding community as theres modded bios out there for this box which allow you to directly mess around with the northbridge and increase the speed of the sata controller etc. Hardware checklist this guide is specifically written for hp proliant microserver owners in mind. Solved hp proliant n40l microserver native support dsm.
Now after setting up my hp microserver n40l as a windows homeserver i had to install the utilities to monitor the raid and other hardware. It seems that a new and faster version is on the horizon. Hp proliant microserver user guide abstract this document is for the person who installs, administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. Some products seem almost too good to be true and i think the hp proliant microserver n40l is one of them. From first boot it does not appear to support raid, but this needs to be turned on in the bois first. Windows 8 yes installs without a hitch and all components detected. My first experiences with some of the common nas vendors were not that great, most of the time the nas was very very slow. Whs with hp proliant microserver n40l thomas maurer. System configuration before i flashed the new bios from sp64420 my hp n40l proliant microserver was configured. But i had to upgrade my windows to 10 and the nic does not work because of the bios thats outdated. Hp proliant microserver n40l is a great nas or router. N36l, n40l, n54l seem all to use the embedded nc107i pci express gigabit ethernet server adapter. Hardware raid cards poll the drive every 5 seconds i believe, the green drives have a head park time of 8 seconds meaning the hardware raid will keep thinking the drive is offline and this causes problems.
On the hp support site you can find a link to the amd download page where you can download the chipset driver which also includes the raid driver and the. Small business server 2011 essentials on hp proliant microservers which are then configured to talk directly to microsofts office 365 service which provide the exchange email from the cloud. Embedded raid setup instructions are located in the microserver. Two days ago my hp proliant microserver n40l arrived. By downloading, you agree to the terms and conditions of the hp software license agreement. Feb 19, 20 hp proliant array configuration utility for windows 64bit. Hp directly soldered the cpu to the damn motherboard. Setup the 250gb drive as the main os drive in my case, i went with a 2gb swap partition, and the rest mounted as ext4 the root filesystem and then put any extra hard drives in bays 24. When i actually got the box i couldnt find the link on the hp website. If you are unsure what you need, please refer to your n40l microserver manual or data sheet.
Power usage of a hp microserver n40l post by kugew. Installing a hdd in the optical drive bay on an hp microserver n40l posted on january 22, 2012 by paulroberts69 i recently purchased an hp microserver from dabs, the cashback offer now extended until 31st jan 2012 and additional discounts and cashback available via quidco made it a compelling offer after cashback and discounts it has cost me. Reported hardware that works, known fixes and common questionsanswers. Hp proliant microserver raid controller raid functionality. For samsung print products, enter the mc or model code found on the product label. Homeserver submitted 8 hours ago by masterosito i have an old hp n40l that is not quite keeping up with my desire to server up media to multiple devices in the house, and host a number of docker images i. Hp proliant microserver n40l owners thread avforums. The hp proliant n40l microserver 658553421 whats new amd turion ii neo n40l 1.
I need to update a server in a single server school and might use a micro server as a holding area for files and server rolls while i update the old server but would prefer it has hardware raid. Hp proliant microserver amd raidxpert raid rebuild dom. Building your nas with a hp microserver n40l liam gladdy. Hi all, i have an old microserver n40l with equal drives a a lab machine. Whs has n40l raid running quite n40l raid on my n40l for quite some years. Hp proliant microserver amd raidxpert software download. Early last year i purchased my first hp proliant n40l microserver microserver and wrote about some of the things i did to buildout my microserver after flashing the modified bios from biosmods.
Hp uses the same firmware for the n36l, n40l and n54l. I have had my hp proliant n40l microserver for a long time and its been my best server ever. Official hp drivers and software download hp customer. Delivered by experienced, certified engineers, hp care pack services help you keep your servers up and running with support packages tailored specifically for hp proliant systems.
I am always an early adopter to anything microsoft server related. Why may there be various speeds of hpe proliant n40l microserver memory. Best option is to remove the new hdd format in another device if possible, reinstall and let the raid rebuild again, hopefully the format will clean. Hp proliant microserver amd raidxpert raid rebuild doms. Latest bios for hp microserver n36l gen 7 needed for win server 2012 r2. Youre better off using software raid or fitting an hp smart array p410 controller into the server for proper hardware raid.
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