Sun Fire X4440 Server Installation and Administration (WET-6310)

Course Length

3 Hours

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Format

• Synchronized audio provided by an expert instructor
• Flash animations

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Who Can Benefit

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Prerequisites

• Perform basic Solaris or Linux system administration tasks
• Identify common PC hardware components

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Skills Gained

1. Describe the key features and technologies of the Sun Fire X4440 server and relate them to other Sun servers
2. Describe the Sun Fire X4440 server physical components
3. Describe the Sun Fire X4440 server architecture
4. Perform field replaceable unit (FRU) and customer replaceable unit (CRU) removal and replacement for the Sun Fire X4440 server
5. Administer platform software on the Sun Fire X4440 server

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Topics

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Course Content

Module 1 - Key Features of the Sun Fire X4440 Server

• Describe the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Identify the key components of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• List the major features and benefits of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Position the Sun Fire X4440 server within the Sun Server product line
• List ideal customers and applications for the Sun Fire X4440 server

Module 2 - Sun Fire X4440 Server Physical Characteristics

• List the physical characteristics of the Sun Fire X4440 server and its components
• List environmental specifications of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Locate and identify the various components of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• List the functions of the Sun Fire X4440 LEDs
• Review the specifications for each major server component

Module 3 - Performing an Initial Server Installation

• List tools that are required to perform the initial installation of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• List the contents packaged with the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Describe the supported rack types used for the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Describe the cabling of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Configure the ILOM service processor for network connections
• List the steps required to power on the Sun Fire X4440 server for the first time
• Describe connecting to the system console and the initial configuration of the Solaris operating system
• Power on and power off the server

Module 4 - CRU and FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures

• Identify the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
• Describe the prerequisite tasks you must complete before removing and replacing the CRUs and FRUs
• Remove and replace the CRUs and FRUs

Module 5 - Sun Fire X4440 Server Architectural Overview

• Describe the infrastructure boards that contribute to the operation and architecture of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Provide an overview of the major architectural features of the Sun Fire X4440 server
• Identify population rules for memory DIMMs
• Explain the architectural configuration of the service processor

Module 6 - Performing Platform Administration Using Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)

• Set up the service processor configuration parameters
• Describe service processor communication
• Log in to the service processor over the network
• List the available Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) user interfaces
• Describe the Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) backward compatibility shell
• Update firmware on the service processor
• Control power to the server
• Connect to the system console
• View the system event log and describe its contents
• Manage user accounts
• Describe the ILOM Web GUI interface

Module 7 - Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X4440 Server
Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

• Identify LED patterns to troubleshoot hardware problems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Sun Fire X4440 server hardware components using PC-Check software
• Create a diagnostic partition using PC-Check software
• List the key sequences supported by the system BIOS during POST
• Troubleshoot hardware components when PC-Check fails to pinpoint the problem

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