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HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 System

H46HDAAE

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    Course ID

    H46HDAAE

    Duration

    1 hour

    Format

    eLearning

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    Overview

    This course offers a comprehensive technical introduction to the HPE ProLiant Compute XD685 system, covering system architecture and hardware components for set-up and installation. Configuration includes an introduction to set-up tools and a discussion of management utilities. Customer troubleshooting and maintenance procedures include system health logs and status LEDs.

    Course ID

    H46HDAAE

    Duration

    1 hour

    Format

    eLearning

    Pricing & registration

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    Audience

    This course is ideal for experienced system administrators, engineers, and consultants responsible for managing and monitoring XD685 servers.

    Objectives

    After completing this course, you should be able to:

    • Outline the features and components of the XD685 system
    • Examine the system architecture
    • Identify the hardware components of the server
    • Identify the steps to start up the system
    • Identify the system’s operational requirements
    • Be aware of warnings and cautions
    • Select the appropriate tools for system setup
    • Describe the management solution for HPE ProLiant Compute XD servers
    • List possible system configurations
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    Course outline

    Module 1: System Overview
    • About the XD685 system architecture
    • CPU and GPU options
    • Server components (the front, rear, and internal components)

    Module 2: Hardware Components
    • XD685 system components
    • System board and examining the system boards
    • Memory configuration and system memory population guidelines
    • Expansion slots
    • Storage and storage topologies

    Module 3: System Setup
    • Initial system Installation and how to set up the system
    • Operational requirements

    Module 4: System Management
    • The software ecosystem, system management, and configuration utilities
    • System management
    • The AI software stack for XD685 systems
    • How to perform everyday system management tasks

    Module 5: Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting with LEDs and exploring guidelines for troubleshooting system issues
    • Troubleshooting with system logs
    • Troubleshooting symptoms and procedures

    5 reasons to choose HPE as your training partner

    1. Learn HPE and in-demand IT industry technologies from expert instructors.
    2. Build career-advancing power skills.
    3. Enjoy personalized learning journeys aligned to your company’s needs.
    4. Choose how you learn: in-person , virtually , or online —anytime, anywhere.
    5. Sharpen your skills with access to real environments in virtual labs .

    Explore our simplified purchase options, including HPE Education Learning Credits .

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    HPE.com/ww/learncompute

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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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    a50013985enw, H46HDAAE, A.00, September 2025

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