Hpe Smart Array S100i Sr Gen10 Sw Raid Driver For Windows Server 2022 -

Here is the most common scenario: You’ve configured a RAID 1 or RAID 10 array via HPE’s S100i configuration utility (either from F9 System Utilities or using ssacli in a bootable environment). You boot from the Windows Server 2022 ISO, and… no drives are listed.

Solution: Load the S100i driver during the installation process.

After install:

When deploying Windows Server 2022 on HPE ProLiant Gen10 or Gen10 Plus servers, one of the most common yet critical points of friction is storage controller recognition. Specifically, the HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID driver is a frequent source of confusion. Is it a hardware RAID controller? Why do you need a driver during installation? And where do you find the correct, signed version for Windows Server 2022? Here is the most common scenario: You’ve configured

This comprehensive guide dives deep into everything you need to know about the S100i driver—from its architecture and use cases to step-by-step installation, verification, and troubleshooting.

Install HPE SSA CLI or GUI:

ssacli controller all show

Output should list:

Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 in Slot 0 (Embedded)

Historically, HPE provided separate driver .exe or .zip packages for download. However, for Windows Server 2022 and the Gen10 platform, the drivers for the S100i are integrated into the HPE Intelligent Provisioning (IP) Recovery Environment.

Crucial Note: HPE strongly advises against attempting to download individual drivers from the HPE Support Center for the S100i unless specifically directed by a Support Matrix. The most stable and supported method of installation is via the Intelligent Provisioning boot media.

Since the S100i lacks onboard intelligence, the operating system driver is not merely an enhancement—it is mandatory. The driver translates operating system I/O requests into commands the S100i chipset can understand. Without the driver, Windows Server 2022 sees the physical disks individually, not the RAID logical volume. For production environments, this defeats the purpose of redundancy and performance. When deploying Windows Server 2022 on HPE ProLiant

For full management of RAID levels, array creation, and monitoring, install HPE Smart Storage Administrator (available as a Windows GUI or CLI version).

Note: The S100i cannot be managed via standard HPE Array Configuration Utility (ACU) — use HPE SSA.