350-601 Compute Practice Question
A Cisco UCS C-Series rack server requires remote management with KVM and virtual media. Which feature must be enabled?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between a feature (vMedia) and the platform that provides it (CIMC), leading candidates to select vMedia as the answer when the question asks which feature must be enabled to support both KVM and virtual media.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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CIMC
The Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) is the dedicated management interface on UCS C-Series rack servers that provides out-of-band remote management capabilities, including KVM console access and virtual media (vMedia) for mounting ISO images. Without CIMC enabled, these remote management features are unavailable, as they rely on its embedded web GUI, CLI, or API.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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vMedia
Why it's wrong here
vMedia is a feature within CIMC, not the enabling service.
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CIMC
Why this is correct
CIMC is the base management interface that offers KVM and virtual media.
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BIOS
Why it's wrong here
BIOS provides low-level hardware configuration, not remote management.
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SOL
Why it's wrong here
Serial Over LAN is a text-only console, not KVM or virtual media.
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