Short on time before your HP0-173 exam date? The HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service question set from Test4Cram packs 100 practice questions into a format you can work through whenever a spare hour shows up. In 2026, plenty of busy professionals fit their prep into lunch breaks and commutes, and this material is built for exactly that.
HP HP0-173 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Hewlett-Packard (HP) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service |
| Exam Number: | HP0-173 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2–3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Exam Price: | Retired; original ~$125–$150 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65–100 |
| Passing Score: | 70%–75% |
| Related Certifications: | HP Integrity Server Pre-Sales HP SuperDome Server Solutions |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Prometric |
| Exam Way: | In-person at authorized test centers (Prometric / Pearson VUE), retired |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with HP enterprise servers |
HP HP0-173 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems & Software Support | 20% | - Windows Server and Linux support - HP-UX 11i compatibility - Virtualization and management tools |
| SuperDome Architecture & Overview | 25% | - Processor, memory, and I/O subsystems - System design and cell-based structure - Scalability and partitioning concepts |
| Pre-Sales & Solution Design | 15% | - Solution proposal and sizing - Customer requirements analysis - Competitive positioning and differentiation |
| High Availability & Reliability | 15% | - Serviceability and redundancy - Disaster recovery planning - Fault tolerance and RAS features |
| Configuration & Capacity Planning | 25% | - Processor and memory sizing - Partitioning models (nPar, vPar) - I/O and storage integration |
HP HP0-173 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service exam is the official Hewlett-Packard (HP) test registered under exam code HP0-173. Passing it earns you the HP Certification III certification, a credential at the Professional / Specialist level. It is also linked to the related certifications: HP SuperDome Server Solutions, HP Integrity Server Pre-Sales. Hewlett-Packard (HP) exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service exam includes 65–100 questions to be completed within 90–120. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the Test4Cram test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service exam you need 70%–75%, and the official registration fee is Retired; original ~$125–$150 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full Retired; original ~$125–$150 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the Test4Cram practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with HP enterprise servers
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register.
Registration for the HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken In-person at authorized test centers (Prometric / Pearson VUE), retired.
Hewlett-Packard (HP) points candidates toward the following training options for HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 100 practice questions in the Test4Cram HP0-173 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official HP SuperDome Technical Pre-Sales Service syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include High Availability & Reliability (15%), SuperDome Architecture & Overview (25%), and Configuration & Capacity Planning (25%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
