Let me start by saying I'm not an IT pro by any means and my knowledge with servers is limited. I also tried searching various things in this forum and searching the web but still have questions without answers.
We have a Proliant ML310 G5 running Windows 2008 W32. It was purchased in 2008. Is configured in Raid 1 with two 250gb drives. Upon boot HP array controller (I assume) is telling me SMART on drive #2 has failed and should be replaced. I ordered and just received the replacement drive for it however I'm not sure on the correct procedure to replace on this server. The controller does not seem to be hot-swap capable so assume the computer needs to be off.
Questions....
1) If I power off, replace the defective drive, and reboot will it automatically detect and rebuild the array or do I need to go into a drive utility first?
2) The System Rom, Drive Controller, etc has probably never been updated. How can I find out the version numbers for these that are currently installed so I know to update them? Or, can I just use the Online Update Utility? Is this installed by default or do I need to install and is it accessible via the Bios or somewhere else?
Thanks.