Supermicro SDLCSA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Supermicro |
| Exam Name: | Supermicro Direct Liquid Cooling Service Associate (SDLCSA) Exam |
| Exam Number: | SDLCSA |
| Exam Price: | $69 USD (approx., varies by provider) |
| Related Certifications: | Liquid Cooled Servers |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-42 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Single Choice, Multiple Response |
| Sample Questions: | Supermicro SDLCSA Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam (online or testing center, depending on vendor partner) |
| Pre Condition: | No strict prerequisites publicly confirmed; basic server hardware knowledge recommended |
Supermicro SDLCSA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Supermicro Direct Liquid Cooling Systems Overview | - DLC system components (CDU, pumps, manifolds) - Liquid cooling architecture fundamentals |
| Cooling Safety & System Operations | - Thermal management principles - Safety mechanisms in tray handling - Failure handling and redundancy concepts |
| Installation, Maintenance & Service Procedures | - NVMe SSD replacement workflow - Cable management and screw/fixture handling - Tray insertion and removal procedures |
| Troubleshooting & Field Service Tasks | - Chassis airflow and cooling validation - AOM/AOC module diagnostics - Component reseating procedures |
| Server Chassis & Hardware Architecture | - PCIe tray and motherboard tray configuration - SYS-421GE-TNHR2-LCC system layout - GPU / AOM / AOC card placement |
Supermicro Direct Liquid Cooling Service Associate (SDLCSA) Sample Questions:
1. The PCIe tray requires two (2) people to lift and remove from the system. True or False.
A) True
B) False
2. To remove an AOC NIC card, simply pull the card straight up. True or False.
A) True
B) False
3. How do you know when the DIMM has been properly inserted back into the slot?
A) You should still be able to wiggle the DIMM after you've pressed the DIMM down into the slot
B) You should hear a click after you've pressed the DIMM down into the slot
C) You shouldn't hear a click after you've pressed the DIMM down into the slot
D) You should see a green lit button on the DIMM
4. What is the role of the pump in the D2C liquid-cooled rack?
A) It circulates the liquid and is placed directly on the chip to improve flow
B) It turns the liquid into different colors based on the mood of the server
C) It provides air to cool the server
D) It boils the liquid and overheats the server
5. In order to remove a side bracket from the SYS-421GE-TNHR2-LCC, where are the 4 screws located that must be removed?
A) 1 screw on the top, 3 screws on the side
B) 4 screws on the top, 0 screws on the side
C) 2 screws on the top, 2 screws on the side
D) 3 screws on the top, 1 screw on the side
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: A | Question # 2 Answer: B | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: C |

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