Hi,
We've had this HP server for ~3 years, wanted to add another 2xHDD (SAS) to go with the existing 2xHDD (SAS) for a total of 4xHDD (SAS). The new drives are not being detected by the system at all, be it Windows, BIOS, RAID Controller, or 'SmartStart' and I'm running out of ideas.
I have tested the new SAS drives in a different workstation (Dell Precision) and they appear with no problems, I have also tested a 3rd SSD (SATA) in the server and this appears with no problems.
I have then tested the SAS drives in another Proliant we have (DL380p Gen 8) but this presents the same issue i.e. The new SAS are not detected.
So, its leading me to think its either a common flaw/fault with either these particular servers (or with their current configuration), or that I am missing something here. Any ideas? I'm also in touch with HP support directly so will update accordingly if I hear anything.
Thanks!