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H0LN3S - HPE Synergy Administration

Course outline

3 days
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Duration

3 days

Course Description

This 3-day course provides instruction on HPE Synergy configuration, administration, management, troubleshooting and maintenance. This hands-on course covers dayto-day administration skills on HPE Synergy Composer, storage module, compute modules, frame management, fabric connectivity, multi-frame domains and server profile management. Students also learn about HPE Global Dashboard features.

Audience

  • System administrators, engineers and consultants who install, manage, and monitor HPE Synergy systems
  • New HPE Synergy customers or HPE BladeSystem c-Class customers interested in HPE Synergy

Prerequisites

  • H0LN2AAE HPE Synergy Overview WBT
  • H0LN5AAE HPE Synergy Installation and Configuration WBT
  • H0LN6AAE HPE Synergy Management and Use Overview WBT
  • Basic networking and HPE OneView experience is recommended
  • HPE OneView QuickStart (H7H10S)

Course objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Introduce Composable Infrastructure (basic concepts) and HPE Synergy domains
  • Explore the functional architecture of the HPE Synergy environment, including management infrastructure (HPE Synergy Composer and Frame Link Modules), compute modules, interconnect modules, local storage systems, power and cooling
  • Review the HPE Synergy Portfolio and equipment capabilities
  • Explain the HPE Synergy Master/Satellite interconnects topology and cabling

Module 1: HPE Synergy Overview

  • HPE Synergy 12000 Frame
  • HPE Synergy Gen10 compute modules
  • HPE Synergy interconnect modules
  • Master modules
  • Satellite modules
  • Fiber channel interconnect modules
  • SAS connection and pass-through module
  • HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module
  • HPE Synergy management appliances
  • HPE Synergy Composer (brief overview)
  • HPE Synergy Composer2 (brief overview)
  • HPE Synergy 2-port Frame Link Module
  • HPE Synergy 4-port Frame Link Module

Module 2: HPE Synergy Configuration and Cabling

  • Configuring hardware
  • Minimum hardware requirements
  • Bay numbering schemes
  • Mezzanine card placement
  • Storage connectivity
  • HPE Synergy cabling
  • Management network cabling
  • Storage connectivity
  • HPE Synergy cabling
  • Management network cabling
  • Power supply cabling

Module 3: ILT Cabling and Hardware Setup

  • Interconnect link topology
  • HPE VC SE 40Gb F8 master module
  • Mixed speed satellite ICM topology
  • HPE VC SE 100Gb F32 master module
  • Migration and grow use cases
  • ICM master M-LAG
  • Accessing HPE Synergy Composer
  • Hardware setup

Module 4: Configuring Storage

  • New features
  • SAN Manager and auto zoning configuration
  • Storage management o
  • Adding a managed storage system
  • Adding a storage pool
  • Direct attached storage (FlatSAN)
  • HPE OneView Nimble Storage integration
  • HPE OneView and storage system ports
  • Volumes and Volume Templates
  • Adding and creating volumes
  • Monitoring storage

Module 5: Working with HPE OneView for Synergy

  • Configuring connectivity in HPE OneView
  • Configuring SANs, networks, network sets and ID pools
  • Increased VLAN scale for network sets
  • HPE Synergy specific configurations
  • Logical interconnect groups
  • Enclosure groups
  • Logical enclosures

Module 6: Working with Server Profiles

  • Server profiles
  • Server profile templates and server profiles
  • LACP over downlinks for end-to-end aggregation
  • Configuring storage controller
  • Logical JBOD
  • Logical drive
  • Erase on delete
  • Secure boot
  • Resource action menus
  • Security features
  • Storm control
  • VC private networks
  • Scope-based access control
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Certificate management

Module 7: HPE Synergy Management and Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshooting upon Hardware Setup
  • Backup and restore
  • Frame numbering and naming conventions
  • Support dumps
  • CLI connectivity and login methods
  • Access to components from the HPE Synergy console
  • Other support procedures
  • HPE Synergy Composer factory reset
  • Reimaging HPE Synergy Composer

Module 8: HPE Synergy Scaling

  • Scaling frames in HPE Synergy
  • Adding a remote management ring
  • Frictionless scaling of a logical enclosure
  • The procedure for scaling from one to two frames
  • The procedure for scaling from two to more frames
  • Scaling with 25/50 Gb interconnect link modules

Module 9: HPE Synergy Firmware Update Best Practices

  • Introduction to firmware update methods
  • Firmware updates of HPE Synergy components
  • Management appliances firmware update
  • Shared infrastructure firmware update
  • Synergy VC fabric interconnect firmware updates
  • Compute module firmware update
  • Firmware compliance and reporting
  • Acquiring firmware and drivers
  • Firmware and drivers best practices
  • Firmware update frequency
  • Recommended firmware update order
  • Alternative firmware update options
  • Additional tips and best practices

Module 10: HPE Synergy Remote Support and Monitoring

  • Introduction to Remote Support
  • Enabling and disabling Remote Support
  • HPE OneView Global Dashboard

Introduction

  • Features
  • Limitations and requirements
  • Deploying a virtual appliance
  • First-time setup
  • Exploring the dashboard user interface
  • Features

Module 11: HPE Synergy-Related Information Sources and Services

  • Additional information on diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Support documents
  • Resources, services, HPE community, helpful links

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.