The S100i is a software-based RAID controller embedded into the HPE ProLiant Gen10 server line. Unlike its hardware-based siblings (like the P408i or E208i), the S100i relies on the host CPU and the proper operating system driver to create and manage RAID arrays (0, 1, 5, and 10). Without the correct driver, Windows Server 2022 will not detect any logical drives during installation, leaving you staring at a blank storage selection screen.
Introduction: Bridging the Gap Between Software RAID and Modern OS In the world of enterprise server management, few tasks are as simultaneously critical and frustrating as storage driver management. For IT administrators deploying Microsoft’s robust Windows Server 2022 on HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers, one specific component often becomes a focal point of installation challenges: the HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 SW RAID Driver . The S100i is a software-based RAID controller embedded