Skill

Identify and Maintain Server Hardware Racking and Cabling Solutions

October 2021 with Knox Hutchinson

Join Knox Hutchinson as he explains how a server is mounted, racked, cabled, and powered.

Recommended Experience

An understanding of concepts taught in CompTIA A+
Two years of hands-on experience working in a server environment is recommended

Related Certification

CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

Related Job Functions

Systems Administrator
Server Administrator
Network Administrator
Data Center Technician
Data Center Engineer

Knox Hutchinson has been a CBT Nuggets trainer since 2018 and has received a variety of Microsoft and Cisco certifications. His areas of expertise include data analysis, data visualization, and business intelligence solutions.

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Videos in this skill

1. Overview (0:21)
2. Introducing the Physical Installation of Servers (1:19)
3. Server Form Factors (12:13)
4. Racks, Units, and Rails (11:57)
5. Power Consumption and Electrical Concepts (9:51)
6. Power Management Equipment (9:12)
7. Network Cabling and Management (5:35)
8. Copper (aka Twisted Pairs) (7:33)
9. Fiber (12:33)
10. SFPs (and More) (9:20)
11. Summarizing the Physical Installation of Servers (1:50)
12. Conclusion (0:04)

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