Compaq SmartArray 4200 controller

Hi, I tried to install Solaris 10 on a old Compaq Proliant 8500 with a Compaq SmartArray 4200 controller, but (using Solaris 8 drivers) the controller and the raid are not detected. Anyone know if is possible to install Solaris on this hardware?
Thanks in advance,
Stefano

Looks like the drivers used are not compatible... Please provide with the further details.

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line at 800 USA-4SUN to verify, but it's my
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Am 21.06.2011 21:47, schrieb wiegandb:
> Hello,
>
> in addition to what Anders Gustafsson said this may also help:
> "http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=110&prodSeriesId =3884082&prodTypeId=15351&prodSeriesId=3884082&obj ectID=c02577266"
>
> saying that you need to update the driver HPQCISS.HAM v 1.16b (already
> done) and HP Insight Management Storage Agents for NetWare Version 8.21
> (or later) from
> "http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=1 5351&prodSeriesId=3884082&prodNameId=3884083&swEnv OID=1064&swLang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=MTX-291bf28cb02f4b028e6c83d193"
>
>
> Regards and good luck
>
> Burkhard Wiegand
>
> Netware Admin
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