HG813S HP BladeSystem Hardware Installation and Configuration (c-Class)

    

Summary:
This is a 2-day hands-on training course featuring physical hands-on installation and initial setup experience with a variety of HP c-Class BladeSystem hardware

Duration:
2

Audience:
Hardware installers and initial site setup engineers responsible for HP c-Class BladeSystem hardware installation and initialization. This course is also useful for on-going System Administration

Topics:

• Describe the BladeSystem c-Class portfolio
• Explain the BladeSystem management tools
• Identify different c-Class enclosures
• Describe the features and components of the HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures
• Explain the numbering schemes for device bays, interconnect bays and fans
• Explain how to cable Onboard Administrator modules
• Discuss HP BladeSystem enclosure installation
• List the initial steps involved in setting up the c7000 enclosure
• Describe the different options of attaching a DVD-ROM drive to the c-Class enclosures
• Describe the power architecture used in HP BladeSystem c-Class systems
• Describe Thermal Logic technology
• Describe the cooling technologies designed for the BladeSystem c-Class systems
• List the features and benefits of BladeSystem c-Class server blades
• Describe the server blades that constitute the BladeSystem c-Class portfolio
• Describe Virtual Connect and Flex-10 technology and how they work
• Explain how the BladeSystem c-Class architecture supports fabric convergence
• Describe the architecture of BladeSystem c-Class switch modules
• Name the HP BladeSystem c-Class interconnect modules
• Identify the mezzanine cards available for BladeSystem server blades
• Describe the BladeSystem c-Class support services
• Identify the diagnostic tools available for the BladeSystem c-Class
• Maintain the BladeSystem c-Class drivers and firmware
• Troubleshoot the components of a BladeSystem c-Class
• Describe the use of diagnostic tools supported by ProLiant servers
• Describe how to access each diagnostic tool
• Use the diagnostic tools to gather information on a server

Prerequisites:

HP recommends that students have attained the following credentials or levels of experience before taking this course:
Introduction to HP BladeSystems WBT (HE642aae)
Basic computer hardware and site setup experience

Last Update: May 24, 2013