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Servicing HP BladeSystem Solutions Course data sheet

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ATP - BladeSystem Solutions Support

HP2-T26 00588160 Web Based 24 hrs

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Course description Servicing HP BladeSystem Solutions is a comprehensive course that delivers the technical information necessary to successfully troubleshoot HP server blades and other HP BladeSystem components like interconnect modules, storage blades, or enclosures. The participants can expect to gain a technical understanding of the HP BladeSystem infrastructure including building blocks like enclosures, server blades, storage blades and interconnect modules. This training also covers basic management components like Insight Display, Onboard Administrator and the iLO Management Engine. This training also covers important service procedures for the HP BladeSystem such as firmware updates or restoring lost password and configuration, backup/restore process and more. Who should attend Services, both internal HP and external Course objectives After completing this course, you should be able to: Identify and describe the HP BladeSystem enclosures Explain how to configure BladeSystem enclosures Describe the Onboard Administrator modules used in a BladeSystem enclosure Explain how to flash the firmware for a BladeSystem Describe the power architecture used in BladeSystem enclosures, including: • Power modes, Power supplies, Power modules, Power distribution units (PDUs) Describe the Power Regulator technologies designed for BladeSystem enclosures • Dynamic Power Saver, Dynamic Power Capping Describe the fans designed for the BladeSystem enclosures and their configuration rules Describe the ways to attach a DVD-ROM drive to the enclosu List the key technologies featured in an HP ProLiant Generation 8 (Gen8) server Describe the ProLiant and Integrity server blades that constitute the BladeSystem portfolio Describe the HP options and tools available for firmware deployment Explain the features and functions of the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) Describe recommended firmware deployment strategies and best practices for automatic update of multiple enclosures Identify the components of the HP BladeSystem portfolio Describe the BladeSystem product features

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Name BladeSystem management and deployment tools Describe the features and components of the following HP blades • Storage blades, Tape blades, PCI expansion blades Explain the placement rules and installation guidelines for the storage and expansion blades Describe and compare the HP BladeSystem Ethernet interconnect modules for ProLiant server blades • HP Networking 6120XG Ethernet Blade Switch, HP Networking 6120G/XG Blade Switch, Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020, Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120, GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch, 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch, 1/10Gb and 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules • 1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module, 10GbE Pass-Thru Module Explain how to access HP Networking Blade Switches Describe the features of the HP Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module Describe the server adapters and mezzanine cards for HP ProLiant server blades Describe the Fibre Channel storage networking solutions available for the HP BladeSystem Identify the Fibre Channel host bus adapter (HBA) options available for the HP BladeSystem Describe the features and functions of the Onboard Administrator Describe the features and functions of the Insight Display Describe the features and functions of the iLO Management Engine Apply safety information and procedures when handling HP server equipment Identify the steps in the troubleshooting process of a specific component Describe the diagnostic tools for HP server blades

Course outline Module 1 — Portfolio Introduction BladeSystem positioning BladeSystem portfolio • Enclosures, Server blades, Storage and expansion, Ethernet interconnects, Storage interconnects, Virtual Connect modules, Mezzanine cards and adapters, Blade workstations, Operating system support Management hardware and software overview • OA modules, Insight Display, iLO4, Insight Control HP SIM Module 2 — Enclosures BladeSystem enclosure positioning BladeSystem enclosure comparison • c7000, c3000 Configuring the enclosures • Device bay numbering, Interconnect bays, c7000 enclosure zoning c7000 enclosure placement rules – Half-height server blades c7000 enclosure placement rules – Full-height server blades

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• c3000 enclosure zoning c3000 enclosure placement rules – Half-height server blades c3000 enclosure placement rules – Full-height server blades OA modules • Dual OA tray, c3000 OA link module, Redundant OA modules Flashing the firmware Power modes Enclosure power supplies Power tools • Dynamic Power Saver, Power Regulator, Dynamic Power Capping PDUs Enclosure design challenges • Cooling architectures before BladeSystem, PARSEC architecture, c7000 enclosure airflow Active Cool Fans • Fan location rules, Fan population, Fan failure rules, Fan quantity versus power, Self-sealing BladeSystem enclosure, Cooling multiple enclosures BladeSystem DVD-ROM drive options • Attaching a DVD-ROM drive to BladeSystem enclosures, Connecting to the enclosure DVD-ROM drive — Insight Display, Connecting to the enclosure DVD-ROM drive — Onboard Administrator, Enclosure-based DVD-ROM drive status – Insight Display, Enclosure-based DVD-ROM drive status – Onboard Administrator Module 3 — BladeSystem Management and Configuration Onboard Administrator • Functionality, User interfaces, Using the service port connection, Authentication, Flashing the firmware, Device Summary page, Recovering the administrator password, Preparing logs from OA, Using configuration scripts, Resetting the OA to factory defaults Insight Display • Insight Display overview, Health Status screen, Enclosure settings, Enclosure information, Blade and port information, USB menu iLO Management Engine • iLO Advanced for BladeSystem, Server power management, Microsoft Terminal Service Pass-through, Directory Services Integration, Blades and security, Configuring iLO, Important blade iLO settings, iLO4 capabilities Module 4 — Server Blades Key Gen8 technologies ProLiant Gen8 server blade portfolio • ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Integrity i2 server blades • Integrity BL860c i2, Integrity BL870c i2, Integrity BL890c i2 Module 5 — Storage and Expansion Blades HP Storage SB40c Storage Blade • SB40c storage blade external view (front), SB40c storage blade LEDs, Hard drive support

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SAS Hot Plug SFF Enterprise Drives SAS Hot Plug SFF (2.5-inch) Midline (MDL) Drives SATA Hot Plug SFF Entry (ETY) Drives • Embedded Smart Array P400 controller, SB40c storage blade firmware maintenance, Onboard Administrator CLI, Using SB40c as shared storage HP Storage X1800sb G2 Network Storage Blade HP Storage X3800sb G2 Network Storage Blade HP Storage D2200sb Storage Blade HP Storage IO Accelerator Smart Array controllers • P700m, P712m HP PCI Express Mezzanine Pass-Thru card HP BladeSystem tape blade portfolio • Tape blades – Feature comparison, Tape blade compatibility with the SB40c, BladeSystem tape blades – External view, HP BladeSystem tape blades – Chassis LEDs, HP BladeSystem tape blades – Drive LEDs, HP BladeSystem tape blades – Required drivers, HP PCI Expansion Blade Installation rules for storage and expansion blades Module 6— Ethernet Connectivity Options Available Ethernet interconnect modules • HP Networking 6120XG Ethernet Blade Switch, HP Networking 6120G/XG Blade Switch Accessing HP Networking Blade Switches • Accessing the blade switch from the HP BladeSystem Onboard Administrator, Accessing the blade switch via the mini USB interface (out of band), Accessing the blade switch from the Ethernet interface (in band), Assigning an IP address to the blade switch Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 features • Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 front panel Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 features • Catalyst Blade Switch 3120 front panel, Model comparison GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch • GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch front panel 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch • 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch front panel HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch features • HP 10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch components 1/10Gb and 1/10Gb-F Virtual Connect Ethernet Modules • 1/10Gb VC-Enet Module — Front panel, 1/10Gb VC-Enet Module — Ports, 1/10Gb VC-Enet Module — LEDs, 1/10Gb VC-Enet Module — Internal view, 1/10Gb and 1/10Gb-F VC-Enet Module system maintenance switch, Alert messages Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module • Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module — Front panel, Virtual Connect Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module — Ports

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1Gb Ethernet Pass-Thru Module • Ethernet Pass-Thru module LEDs HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module • HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module — Components Adapters • HP NC325m PCI Express Quad Port 1Gb Server Adapter, HP NC326m PCIe Dual-Port 1Gb Server Adapter, HP NC360m Dual-Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter, HP NC364m Quad-Port 1GbE BL-c Adapter, HP NC382m PCIe Dual-Port Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapter, HP NC532m Dual-Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter, HP NC542m Dual-Port Flex-10 10GbE BLc Adapter, HP NC522m Dual-Port Flex-10 10GbE Multifunction BL-c Adapter, HP 530m10GbE 2-port Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter, HP NC550m 10Gb 2-port PCIe x8 Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter, HP 552m 10GbE Dual Port Flex-10 Ethernet Adapter, HP 554FLB 10GbE Dual Port FlexFabric Adapter, HP 554m 10Gb Dual Port FlexFabric Adapter, QLogic QMH4062 iSCSI Adapter Module 7 — Storage Connectivity Options Available Fibre Channel interconnect options • Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch, 4Gb Fibre Channel Pass-Thru Module LED identification and pass-thru connections • HP 8Gb Virtual Connect 20-port Fibre Channel Module for HP BladeSystem, Virtual Connect 8Gb 24-port Fibre Channel Module, Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch, HP Storage 3Gb SAS BL Switc Mezzanines and adapters • QLogic QMH2562 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA, QLogic QMH2462 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA, Emulex LPe1205-HP 8Gb/s Fibre Channel HBA, Emulex LPe1105-HP 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA, Brocade 804 8Gb FC HBA, HP QMH2572 8Gb FC HBA Module 8 — HP BladeSystem Firmware Update Firmware update tools and options • Firmware overview, Firmware deployment options, Available tools for firmware updates HP SUM Virtual Connect Support Utility HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool Service Pack for ProLiant • Advantages Extended Support Duration Obtaining firmware with Service Pack for ProLiant General best practices Module 9 — Troubleshooting HP BladeSystem Important safety information • Safety symbols, Server warnings and caution, Preventing electrostatic discharge, Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Troubleshooting procedures • Diagnosing the enclosure, Insight Display notification, Troubleshooting BladeSystem

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components Fans Power supplies Server blades Expansion blades OA Interconnect modules DVD-ROM KVM • Common problem resolution Loose connections DIMM handling guidelines Drive guidelines Hard drive guidelines Server updates with an HP TPM and BitLocker enabled • Diagnostic flowcharts Diagnostic and configuration tools • RBSU, HP Intelligent Provisioning, ACU and ORCA, Insight Diagnostics, Integrated Management Log, iLO Management Engine, Insight Online How to register Register for this course in The Learning Center. See the course attachments within The Learning Center for additional information. How to get access to The Learning Center. HP employee training This course may be available in the HP internal learning management system, Grow@hp. If the course number is not listed above, search by the title. Contact information HP Certified Professional Program: www.hp.com/go/certification Last update: 06/12 © 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 00588160,06/12