The HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID Driver for Windows Server 2022 is a critical software-based RAID driver required for Windows to recognize logical drives managed by the embedded S100i controller on HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers. Download Information Latest Driver Version: 1010.14.0.0(C). Release Date: September 28, 2022.
Official Support Page: HPE Support Center - S100i Driver for Windows Server 2022.
Alternative Support: For Gen10 Plus systems, use the HPE Smart Storage SR100i Gen10 Plus SW RAID Driver. Important Prerequisites
Driver Exclusion: This driver is not included in the standard Microsoft Windows OS media.
RAID Configuration: You must first create your RAID array (RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10) in the UEFI System Utilities (F9) or HPE Smart Storage Administrator (F10) before starting the OS installation.
UEFI Mode: The S100i controller requires the server to be in UEFI Boot Mode; it does not support Legacy BIOS mode. Installation Methods 1. Assisted Installation (Recommended)
Use HPE Intelligent Provisioning (press F10 during boot). This method automatically injects the necessary S100i drivers into the Windows Server 2022 installation process, so no manual driver loading is required. 2. Manual Injection (During Windows Setup) If you are installing Windows directly from a USB or ISO:
The HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID is fully supported on Windows Server 2022. Because this is a software-based (driver-based) RAID solution, the device driver is not included in the standard Microsoft Windows installation media; you must manually provide it during the OS installation process for the installer to recognize your logical volumes. Key Driver Information The HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW
Latest Driver Version: 1010.14.0.0(C) (or newer) is the specific version released to support Windows Server 2022.
Official Source: You can download the verified driver directly from the HPE Support Center.
Required Action: A system reboot is required after installation for the updates to take effect and maintain hardware stability. How to Install During Windows Setup
If you are installing Windows Server 2022 onto a drive managed by the S100i, follow these steps:
Extract the Driver: Download the .exe driver package from HPE and extract the contents (using a tool like 7-Zip) to a USB flash drive.
Load Driver: During the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, click Load Driver.
Browse: Insert your USB drive, browse to the folder where you extracted the files, and select the appropriate driver file. Important Considerations
Alternative (Assisted): Use HPE Intelligent Provisioning to automate the OS installation; this method automatically injects the necessary S100i drivers for you. S100i SR Gen10 Features RAID Levels: Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10.
Capacity: Manages up to 14 SATA drives connected to the system board's embedded SATA ports.
Limitation: This "S-class" controller is strictly supported on Windows only; it does not support Linux or VMware in RAID mode (these OSs must use AHCI mode).
If you're having trouble with the drives appearing even after loading the driver, let me know your server model (e.g., DL360 Gen10) and whether you've already configured the RAID array in the UEFI System Utilities.
Windows Server 2022 , the official driver for the HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID 1010.14.0.0(C) , released on September 28, 2022. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Key Driver Information : 1010.14.0.0(C) (Latest) Operating System : Windows Server 2022 Release Date : September 28, 2022 Hardware Supported HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 Software RAID Hewlett Packard Enterprise Installation Scenarios Because the
is a software-based (driver-based) RAID solution, its drivers are not included in the standard Windows Server installation media
. You must provide them manually if you are installing the OS onto a RAID volume. Hewlett Packard Enterprise During OS Installation Download the driver from the HPE Support Center Extract the files to a No hardware acceleration — CPU overhead exists during
In the Windows setup window ("Where do you want to install Windows?"), click Load Driver and point to the folder on your USB drive. Automated Method HPE Intelligent Provisioning
to install the OS. This tool automatically injects the necessary drivers, requiring no manual action. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Usage Limitations Mode Requirement : The controller must be set to
in the UEFI System Utilities (F9) for this driver to function. If it is in AHCI mode, the S100i software RAID is disabled. OS Support : This specific software RAID solution only supports
operating systems; it is not supported for Linux or VMware environments. Management : Once installed, you can manage the RAID volumes using the HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) for Windows. Hewlett Packard Enterprise download links for the management tools or instructions on how to switch the controller mode
This is a detailed guide on how to deploy the HPE Smart Array S100i sr Gen10 Software RAID driver on Windows Server 2022.
Fortunately, HPE maintains drivers specifically for the S100i controller under Windows Server 2022. The package typically appears as:
"HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID Driver for Windows Server 2022"
Cause: Secure Boot enabled and driver is not properly signed.
Solution: