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Hpe Smart Array S100i Sr Gen10 Driver Windows Server 2022 !!better!! ★ Simple & Secure

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Blog Post: HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 Driver for Windows Server 2022

Published: April 20, 2026 | Category: HPE, Storage, Windows Server

If you’re setting up an HPE ProLiant Gen10 server with the embedded S100i SR Gen10 software RAID controller and planning to run Windows Server 2022, you’ve likely run into a common frustration: the OS installer doesn’t see your drives.

The S100i is a “fake RAID” or software RAID controller. Unlike hardware RAID cards (like the P408i), the S100i relies entirely on the operating system driver to expose logical volumes. Without the correct driver, Windows Server 2022 setup will show zero drives. hpe smart array s100i sr gen10 driver windows server 2022

In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly where to find the official driver, how to install it, and a few critical notes about performance and support.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does Windows Server 2022 Core edition support the S100i driver?
A: Yes. You can load the driver during Core installation using drvload from the command line or DISM offline injection.

Q: Can I use the Server 2019 driver on Server 2022?
A: Possibly, but not recommended. HPE officially provides a Server 2022-specific driver (same binary sometimes, but validated). Always use the Server 2022 package.

Q: The server has an HPE S100i and another RAID controller. Which one boots first?
A: Set boot order in BIOS → UEFI Boot Order. The S100i driver only controls drives attached to its SATA ports. Here is comprehensive content regarding the HPE Smart

Q: Does Hyper-V on Server 2022 work with S100i?
A: Yes, but with a warning: Software RAID + Hyper-V I/O can increase CPU latency. For production VMs, prefer hardware RAID.

Q: Why does HPE recommend AHCI mode over S100i sometimes?
A: For non-RAID or single-disk scenarios, AHCI offers lower CPU overhead. Use S100i only when hardware-level RAID logic (spanning disks) is required.

The Core Problem: No Drives Found During Installation

You boot from your Windows Server 2022 ISO (via iLO virtual media, USB, or DVD). The setup loads, but when you reach the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, the drive list is completely empty. You see no physical disks or logical RAID volumes.

This is not a hardware failure. It is a missing driver symptom. Windows Server 2022 has no native storport miniport driver for the S100i's PCI device ID (typically PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A382 or similar). Blog Post: HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10

The solution: Provide the driver during the OS installation or inject it afterward.

3. Prerequisites

Before initiating the driver installation, ensure the following requirements are met:

  • Hardware: HPE ProLiant Gen10 Server with S100i supported motherboard.
  • OS: Windows Server 2022 (Standard, Datacenter, or Essentials).
  • Storage: Minimum of two physical drives (for RAID 1) or more (for RAID 5/6/10).
  • Firmware: Latest System BIOS and S100i Firmware updated via HPE iLO or Intelligent Provisioning.

Critical Notes Before Using S100i with Windows Server 2022

Download Steps:

  1. Go to HPE Support Center.
  2. Enter your server model (e.g., “ProLiant DL20 Gen10”).
  3. Select Microsoft Windows Server > Windows Server 2022.
  4. Find category: Storage Controller.
  5. Look for: HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 Driver.

⚠️ Important: Do not use Windows 10/11 drivers, Windows Server 2019 drivers without checking the package. The Windows Server 2022 driver is specific because of changes in driver signing (SHA-2 only) and storage stack behaviors.

Method 1: HPE Support Center (Manual Download)

  1. Go to the HPE Support Center.
  2. Search for your specific server model (e.g., "DL380 Gen10").
  3. Navigate to Drivers & Software.
  4. Filter the Operating System to Windows Server 2022.
  5. Look for the category Driver - Storage Controller.
  6. Download the file usually titled "HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) for Windows x64" or specifically "HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 Controller Driver".
    • Note: The driver is often packaged inside the CPnnnnnn.exe (Component Pack) or as a ZIP file meant for USB floppy/USB key extraction.