This is where things get complicated. While the SmartArray controller hardware is on your motherboard, the SmartCache feature is . To enable it, you must purchase a HPE SmartCache License Key – a unique alphanumeric string tied to the controller's serial number.
These files can contain malware or backdoors that compromise your entire server.
Sell your HP SmartArray controller on eBay and buy an or an HBA (Host Bus Adapter) paired with ZFS . You will get the same caching performance, open source reliability, and absolutely no licensing headaches.
