Server Hardware

Key Responsibilities

✔ Installation & Deployment

• Install, configure, and deploy Dell PowerEdge servers and associated hardware components (CPU, memory, storage, RAID controllers).
  

• Rack, cable, and power physical servers in data centers.
  

✔ Hardware Maintenance

• Perform regular preventive maintenance, firmware updates, and hardware diagnostics.
  

• Replace or upgrade faulty components (HDD/SSD, RAM modules, RAID controllers, power supplies, fans).
  

✔ Troubleshooting & Support

• Identify and resolve server hardware issues across production and non-production environments.
  

• Work with vendor support (Dell ProSupport) to diagnose and escalate complex hardware faults.
  

• Monitor server health using iDRAC, OpenManage, and system logs.
  

✔ Documentation

• Maintain accurate hardware inventory, asset tagging, and configuration records.
  

• Document hardware changes, maintenance procedures, and incident reports.
  

✔ Performance & Capacity Planning

• Assist in capacity planning and forecasting of hardware needs.
  

• Provide input for server refresh cycles and hardware lifecycle management.
  

✔ Security & Compliance

• Ensure hardware security best practices (BIOS passwords, physical access controls).
  

• Comply with change management and ITIL processes.
  

✔ Collaboration

• Work closely with Networking, Virtualization, Storage, and Security teams.
  

• Support projects involving new hardware deployments, migrations, and upgrades.
  

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