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  • 1.  HP Smart Array P440ar RAID controller Warning

    Posted Mar 21, 2018 05:18 PM

    Hello to all,

    I have an ESXi 5.5.0u3 with the HPE image installed on the HP Proliant DL380 Gen9.

    ESXi showed me a warning on Smart Array P440ar about the firmware version: 3.56, a few days ago.
    What does this warning mean, do I have to worry about the health of my raid and virtual machines?
    Do you advise me to update the controller firmware to the latest firmware version which should be 5.04 (A)?
    on the hp site the installation of the following drive storage is recommended, what do you recommend?
    https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/swd/public/detail?sp4ts.oid=1009087943&swItemId=MTX_a78b922d907748329e0f9054fd&swEnvOid=4184#tab2

    Thanks for your help!

    Best regards



  • 2.  RE: HP Smart Array P440ar RAID controller Warning

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Mar 21, 2018 06:05 PM

    As per VMware Compatibility Matrix we would recommend you to update the Firmware and Driver to the latest, Below mentioned is the Compatibility Guide.

    VMware Compatibility Guide - I/O Device Search

    If ESXi would have seen any error or some issues with the Smart Card it would have triggered an alarm.

    If the error or warning is corrected then it would Auto Clear.

    However it should be reported on you hardware logs for any errors and warnings.

    Its always recommended to keep the hardware Firmware and Drivers Updated to the latest supported version for OS.

    Since these updates would contain a lot of Fixes for errors or Known Issues.



  • 3.  RE: HP Smart Array P440ar RAID controller Warning

    Posted Mar 22, 2018 01:13 PM

    HI ,

    You may go ahead and do firmware update of the device .

    Find the  below

    Type:Firmware - Storage Controller
    Version:5.04(A)(16 May 2017)
    Operating System(s):
    VMware vSphere 5.5 | View all
    File name:CP032422.zip (12 MB)

    Drivers & Software - HPE Support Center.