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. hpe smart array s100i sr gen10 driver windows server 2022
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. Blog Post: HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10
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. HPE Smart Array S100i SR Gen10: Driver Guide
Fix:
Re-download the driver. Use the HPE SPP method as a backup. Alternatively, use the HPE online driver CD ISO for Windows.