350-601 Compute Practice Question
A data center administrator needs to deploy a new blade server in a Cisco UCS chassis. The server must automatically inherit the correct service profile based on its slot location. Which feature should be configured?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse qualifier-based association with static association or service profile templates, mistakenly thinking that a template alone can automatically assign profiles based on location without a qualifier.
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Why each option matters
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Qualifier-based service profile association
Qualifier-based service profile association allows a service profile to be automatically applied to a blade server based on its slot location within the UCS chassis. This is achieved by configuring a qualifier that matches the chassis ID and slot number, enabling automatic inheritance without manual intervention.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Static service profile association
Why it's wrong here
Requires manual assignment per server, not automatic.
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Qualifier-based service profile association
Why this is correct
Uses server attributes like slot ID to automatically map a profile, enabling zero-touch deployment.
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Service profile template with pool
Why it's wrong here
A template simplifies creation but still requires manual association.
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Default service profile
Why it's wrong here
A default profile applies to all unassociated servers but does not provide slot-specific inheritance.
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