T64 4.0f, ES40, KZPCC-CE, and NHD3

Hello Managers,

I've seen some questions and answers in the list archives concerning this, 
but nothing definitive.

I have a client who, due to applications limitations, must run T64 version 
4.0f on an ES40.

The hardware consists of the ES40, a KCPCC-CE internal raid controller, and 
two KGPSA HBAs ( for connectivity to a dedicated SAN consisting of two 
HSG80 controllers).

The client wants to use a mirrorset on the KZPCC as the boot device. 
However, that controller is not nativity supported by 4.0f, so I need NHD3 
to get that support.

Is there are way to load the OS directly on a unit on the KZPCC and load 
the NHD3 at the same time? If so, can someone detail the procedure for me.

If not, ( and I suspect not) I assume I can load the OS on a standalone 
internal SCSI disk and then load the NHD3. I can then use a vdump/vrestore 
procedure to move the root/usr/var  domains to a unit on the KZPCC. 
Correct? ( I have moved the filesystems and made the new disk bootable 
before, so I don't need detailed instructions, just a confirmation that it 
can be done in this case.)

If I use the standalone method, do I load the OS, then patch kit 8, then 
the NHD in that order? And should the KZPCC be physically installed in the 
ES40 while I am loading the OS and patches?

Any other gotchas, or recommendations would be welcome.

Thanks.
John