Servicing HP ProLiant ML/DL/SL Servers

Course overview

This 2-day course delivers the technical information necessary to successfully service and support HP ProLiant servers. The participants can expect to gain a technical understanding of HP ProLiant ML, DL and SL servers including typical service procedures like replacing parts and updating firmware. Students will learn how to deploy ProLiant Support Pack for different operating systems and how to configure basic storage and management solutions including iLO2/iLO3 management card. Assists in preparation for the (APS) ProLiant certification exam.

Course objectives

  • Servicing ProLiant ML/DL/SL Server training focuses on using service information resources, utilities, and diagnostic tools to install, configure, troubleshoot and repair ML/DL/SL products
  • The student will become familiar with the technology, features, component layout, and service considerations for ML/DL/SL hardware as a foundation for the diagnostic process
  • Lab exercises provide the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience with ML/DL products and tools. Activities include server setup, use of utilities, and installing and configuring storage options

Course outline

Module 1: Configuring ProLiant Server and Array Hardware

  • Firmware upgrade process
  • Configuring HP ProLiant server
  • DDR3 memory specifications and configuration rules
  • Configuring storage subsystem

Module 2: Installing Server Support Software

  • HP Insight Control management suites
  • SmartStart
  • ProLiant Support Pack
  • Validating and testing the solution
  • Setup differences for 100-series ProLiant servers

Module 3: Use and Maintain Integrated Lights-Out Products

  • HP Lights-Out technology and benefits
  • Functions of iLO3 Management processor
  • Functions of iLO2 Management processor

Module 4: Storage Solutions for ProLiant Servers

  • Storage technologies
  • HP disk drives
  • HP ProLiant Array controllers
  • Storage solutions

Module 5: Data Availability and Protection for a ProLiant Server

  • Increasing availability through power protection
  • Rack options
  • Memory protection technologies
  • Disk Backup Systems

Module 6: Troubleshooting ProLiant Motherboards

  • Server Boot process
  • Boot process failure indicators
  • Troubleshooting reboot problems