Sun Fire X4540 Server Administration (WET-6179)

Course Length

2 hours

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Format

• Synchronized audio provided by an expert instructor
• Printable slides and notes

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Prerequisites

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Skills Gained

1. Describe the key features of the Sun Fire X4540 server and the relation to its product family
2. Describe the Sun Fire X4540 server architecture and internal system components
3. Install the Sun Fire X4540 server into a rack
4. Describe and configure the service processor
5. Install the platform software on the Sun Fire X4540 server
6. Perform field replaceable unit (FRU) and customer replaceable unit (CRU) removal and replacement procedures
7. Perform troubleshooting

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Course Content

Module 1 - Key Features of the Sun Fire X4540 Server

• Describe the specifications and key technologies of the Sun Fire X4540 server
• Describe the major features of the CPU, memory, input and output, and storage
• List the physical characteristics of the Sun Fire X4540 server
• Identify the visible components on the front and rear of the Sun Fire X4540 server
• Describe where the Sun Fire X4540 server is positioned in the Sun product line
• List the target industries and applications for the Sun Fire X4540 server

Module 2 - The Sun Fire X4540 Server Architecture and Internal System Components

• Describe the architectural features of the Sun Fire X4540 server
• Locate and describe the major system components of the server

Module 3 - Rack Installation

• Identify supported rack types
• Identify the tools required to install the Sun Fire X4540 server in a rack
• Install the Sun Fire X4540 server in a rack on slides
• Cable the Sun Fire X4540 server
• Install the cable management assembly for the Sun Fire X4540 server
• Power on and power off the Sun Fire X4540 server

Module 4 - The Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

• Describe the ILOM features and functionality
• Configure the ILOM
• Use the Web graphical user interface (GUI) of the ILOM service processor
• Use the ILOM Remote Console application
• Use the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the ILOM service processor (SP)
• Administer ILOM users
• Update the ILOM/Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) firmware

Module 5 - Platform Software Installation

• List the preinstallation tasks associated with an operating system installation
• List the steps involved in installing an operating system on the Sun Fire X4540 server
• List the supported operating systems for the Sun Fire X4540 server
• Perform the operating system installation
• Perform post-installation procedures

Module 6 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Removal and Replacement

• Identify the Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)
• Execute the tasks that must be completed before removing any FRUs and CRUs
• Remove and replace server FRUs and CRUs

Module 7 - Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X4540 Server

• Identify LED patterns to troubleshoot hardware problems
• View the BIOS event logs
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Sun Fire X4540 servers’ hardware components using PC-Check software
• Create a diagnostic partition using PC-Check software
• Use the hd utility to map logical-to-physical devices
• Identify how IPMItool can help you monitor and manage hardware components

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