DeviceName : HPE Dynamic Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 DriverVersion : 10.10.0.22 IsSigned : True Install HPE SSA CLI or GUI:
ssacli controller all show Output should list: DeviceName : HPE Dynamic Smart Array S100i SR
ssacli controller slot=0 config file="C:\S100i_backup.cfg" save This helps recover RAID metadata if the motherboard battery loses settings. The S100i is often criticized for its lack of cache and CPU dependency. However, it has valid use cases under Windows Server 2022: October 2025 Applies to: HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10
HPE provides a dedicated driver package: (also known as the HPE Dynamic Smart Array B100i/S100i driver). Why do you need a driver during installation
October 2025 Applies to: HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, Windows Server 2022 Standard/Datacenter, S100i SR Gen10
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?