Hpe Smart Array S100i Sr Gen10: Driver Windows Server 2022

Here is comprehensive content regarding the HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10 driver for Windows Server 2022.

This content is structured to be useful for IT administrators, system builders, and users setting up HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers.

🔧 Management Tools

Use HPE S100i BIOS Configuration Utility (F10 during boot) or HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) within Windows Server 2022 after driver installation.

1.1 Overview

The HPE Smart Array S100i sr Gen10 is a software RAID (SWRAID) solution integrated into HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers (such as the DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, and ML350 Gen10). Unlike hardware RAID controllers (e.g., P408i, P420i), the S100i utilizes the host CPU and memory resources to manage RAID logic. hpe smart array s100i sr gen10 driver windows server 2022

Issue 1: "No signed drivers found" during installation

Cause: Windows Server 2022 enforces driver signature verification.

Fix:

• Ensure you downloaded the driver directly from HPE (signed with HPE’s certificate).
• Temporarily disable driver signature enforcement:
  Boot from installation media → Shift+F10 for command prompt → bcdedit /set testsigning on (not recommended for production) or simply use HPE's signed package.

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. Here is comprehensive content regarding the HPE Smart

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).

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

Post-Installation & Management

Once Windows Server 2022 boots, here is how to keep it running: 🔧 Management Tools Use HPE S100i BIOS Configuration

Step 3: Installation continues

The driver will inject, and your logical drive should instantly appear. Proceed with normal installation.

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.

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.