350-601 Compute Practice Question
A Cisco UCS upgrade from release 3.1(1) to 4.0(4) is planned. The current release has a known issue that affects NVRAM backup. What is the best practice to avoid an outage during this upgrade?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the concept of supported upgrade paths and intermediate releases, trapping candidates who assume direct upgrades are always possible or that component order can be rearranged arbitrarily.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Upgrade to an intermediate release that is recommended for the upgrade path.
Cisco UCS firmware upgrades must follow a supported upgrade path to avoid incompatibilities and known issues. Skipping directly from 3.1(1) to 4.0(4) is not supported; an intermediate release (e.g., 3.2(x) or 4.0(1)) is required to resolve the NVRAM backup issue and ensure a seamless upgrade without service disruption.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Perform a cold reboot of all Fabric Interconnects before starting.
Why it's wrong here
Cold reboot may cause extra downtime and is not required.
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Upgrade all components simultaneously to reduce transition time.
Why it's wrong here
Simultaneous upgrade increases risk and may not be supported.
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Upgrade the firmware on the chassis first, then the Fabric Interconnects.
Why it's wrong here
The typical order is FI first, then chassis, but still needs intermediate version.
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Upgrade to an intermediate release that is recommended for the upgrade path.
Why this is correct
Most major upgrades require stepping through an intermediate release.
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