Server Hardware Components (SK0-005)

Welcome to the Server Hardware Components lab. In this module, you will be provided with information on the hardware components of a server.

Server hardware and its form factor are different from the desktop computer hardware. Many servers will be using a server rack to store and operate, but there are other types of servers and form factors as well. Cable management will also be another thing to consider. This module will cover some common server components, types of racking, network, and power cabling.

Overview

Learning Outcomes:

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Server Components

  • Exercise 2 – Racking

  • Exercise 3 – Network and Power Cabling

  • Exercise 4 – Power Cabling

After completing this module, you should have further knowledge of:

  • Hardware compatibility list (HCL)

  • Server motherboard

  • Central processing unit (CPU)

  • Memory

  • Storage

  • Bus types

  • Expansion cards

  • Enclosure sizes and server types

  • Rack server unit sizes

  • Rack layout

  • Redundant networking

  • Twisted pair

  • Fiber optics types and connectors

  • Gigabit Ethernet

  • 10 Gig Ethernet

  • SFP, SFP+, and QSFP

  • Cable management

  • Redundant power sources

  • Power connector types

Exam Objectives:

The following exam objectives are covered in this module:

1.1 Given a scenario, install physical hardware

  • Racking

  • Power cabling

  • Network cabling

  • Server chassis types

  • Server components

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