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Exam Information
Official specifications published by HP
Exam Format
90 min
60
63
ATP (Accredited Technical Professional)
Registration
$150 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
3 years
Pass a current HPE ASE level exam; Complete HPE continuing education credits; Attend HPE certification events
HPE0-S51 Exam Topics and Domains
HPE0-S51 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with HPE iLO, HPE OneView, HPE Power Advisor, Active Health System, and more.
1
Foundational Architectures
10%
Industry Standard Server Technologies
Server ComponentsPower and Cooling
- Describe industry standard server technologies and components
- Identify appropriate processors, memory, and storage for specific workloads
- Understand power and cooling requirements for data center solutions
HPE Value-Add Technologies
HPE Management Technologies
- Identify HPE value-add management technologies
- Explain the benefits of HPE OneView and iLO
- Understand how HPE technologies differentiate from competitors
2
HPE Products and Solutions
18%
HPE Server Platforms
HPE ProLiant ServersHPE BladeSystemHPE SynergyHPE Specialized Solutions
- Differentiate between HPE server platforms
- Match workloads to appropriate HPE solutions
- Understand composable infrastructure concepts
- Identify use cases for specialized solutions
3
Solution Planning and Design
25%
Requirements Gathering
Customer Workload AnalysisCompatibility Verification
- Gather and analyze customer requirements
- Design solutions based on workload specifications
- Verify hardware and software compatibility
Power and Cooling Design
Power RequirementsThermal Management
- Calculate power and cooling requirements
- Use HPE Power Advisor for sizing
- Apply ASHRAE guidelines to designs
Solution Sizing
Server Sizing
- Size solutions appropriately for workloads
- Select appropriate server models
- Determine component specifications
4
Solution Installation and Configuration
25%
Physical Installation
Solution ValidationHardware Installation
- Validate delivered solutions
- Perform physical installations
- Execute hardware configuration procedures
Firmware and Software Management
Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP)Smart Update Manager (SUM)iLO ConfigurationiLO Amplifier
- Manage firmware using HPE tools
- Use SPP and SUM for updates
- Configure iLO and iLO Amplifier
- Perform initial system configuration
System Configuration
Initial SetupNetwork and Storage Configuration
- Perform initial system setup and configuration
- Configure network settings
- Set up storage configurations
5
Solution Management, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
15%
HPE Management Tools
HPE OneViewHPE InfoSight
- Manage HPE infrastructure using OneView
- Implement predictive analytics with InfoSight
- Monitor system performance
Troubleshooting Methodologies
System DiagnosticsPerformance Tuning
- Troubleshoot HPE server issues
- Analyze system logs and diagnostics
- Implement performance tuning
System Updates and Maintenance
Performing Updates
- Perform system updates
- Manage maintenance procedures
6
Solution Optimization
7%
Workload Optimization
Performance OptimizationRecommendations
- Optimize HPE solutions for specific workloads
- Implement performance tuning
- Plan for capacity growth
- Make optimization recommendations
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HPE0-S51 earns the HPE ATP - Data Center Solutions V1 certification. It sits in the Data Center Infrastructure track.
Next Level Options
Alternative Paths
- HPE0-J68 - HPE Storage SolutionsComplementary storage expertise for complete infrastructure knowledge
- HPE0-V27 - HPE Edge-to-Cloud SolutionsBroader infrastructure focus including edge and cloud
- HPE2-T37 - HPE OneViewDeep dive into HPE infrastructure management platform
- HPE2-B07 - HPE GreenLake SolutionsCloud consumption model and as-a-service delivery
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Announcement date: 2024-01-01
Updates
- HPE Private Cloud AI Latest Major focus in HPE0-S59 replacement exam (25% weighting) • Release date: 2025-01-01
- HPE Compute Ops Management Current Replaces traditional iLO Amplifier management in modern exam • Release date: 2024-01-01
- HPE VM Essentials Current New virtualization solution covered in HPE0-S59 • Release date: 2024-01-01
- HPE Synergy Composable Infrastructure Covered in both HPE0-S51 and HPE0-S59 • Release date: 2016-01-01
Who should take this exam?
- 2-3 years experience with HPE server, storage, and networking solutions
- Knowledge of data center architectures
- Understanding of virtualization technologies
- Familiarity with cloud concepts
- Basic networking knowledge