20+ practice questions focused on Compute — one of the most tested topics on the Cisco DCCOR / CCNP Data Center Core 350-601 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Compute PracticeA network engineer is configuring a new UCS B-series blade server. The engineer wants the server to automatically inherit network and storage settings without manual configuration when replaced. Which UCS technology enables this capability?
Explanation: Service profile templates in Cisco UCS Manager allow administrators to define a reusable configuration for network and storage settings. When a server fails or is replaced, the template is applied to the new blade, automatically inheriting all settings without manual intervention. This capability is central to UCS's stateless computing model, where hardware identity and policies are abstracted from the physical server.
An organization has deployed a 4-node HyperFlex cluster with all-flash storage and replication factor 3 (RF3). One node fails. How many nodes are required to remain operational for the cluster to continue serving data without interruption?
Explanation: For RF3, data is replicated three times. With 4 nodes, if one fails, three remain, which still have all data copies. The cluster remains operational.
A data center administrator is configuring a Cisco UCS C-series rack server in standalone mode using CIMC. Which interface must be used to mount an ISO image for OS installation over the network?
Explanation: CIMC provides virtual media capabilities, allowing remote mounting of ISO images via KVM or virtual media session.
In a dual-fabric UCS environment, Fabric Interconnect A and Fabric Interconnect B provide redundancy. If Fabric Interconnect A fails, what happens to the traffic from servers using vNICs assigned to Fabric A?
Explanation: vNICs assigned to Fabric A are pinned to FI-A. If FI-A fails, those vNICs lose connectivity unless failover is configured to Fabric B.
An engineer needs to deploy a stateless UCS B-series blade with a boot from SAN configuration. Which components must be defined in the service profile to achieve this?
Explanation: For a stateless UCS B-series blade with boot from SAN, the service profile must define a vHBA (virtual Host Bus Adapter) with a WWPN (World Wide Port Name). The WWPN is used by the SAN fabric to identify the server and present the correct LUN for booting, enabling stateless boot without local storage. iSCSI and MAC addresses are irrelevant for Fibre Channel SAN boot, and local disk configuration is not used in a stateless boot-from-SAN design.
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Practice all Compute questions1. Baseline your knowledge
Start with 10 questions to gauge your current understanding of Compute. This tells you whether you need a concept refresher or just practice.
2. Review every explanation
For each question — right or wrong — read the full explanation. Understanding why an answer is correct is more valuable than knowing the answer itself.
3. Focus on exam traps
Compute questions on the 350-601 frequently use trap wording. Look for subtle differences in answers that test your precision, not just general knowledge.
4. Reach 80% consistently
Do repeated sessions until you score 80%+ three times in a row. Then move to mixed-mode practice to test cross-topic recall under realistic conditions.
The exact number varies per candidate. Compute is tested as part of the Cisco DCCOR / CCNP Data Center Core 350-601 blueprint. Practicing with targeted Compute questions ensures you can handle any format or difficulty that appears.
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