350-601 Compute Practice Question
A UCS administrator needs to ensure that server boot order always starts from the local disk if available, and falls back to a SAN LUN if local disk fails. Which boot policy setting should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the misconception that 'SAN first, then Local Disk' provides a fallback to local disk, but the trap is that the order is reversed, causing the server to always boot from SAN first, which does not satisfy the requirement to prefer local disk when available.
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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Local Disk first, then SAN
The UCS boot policy allows you to specify a boot order where the local disk is attempted first. If the local disk is unavailable or fails, the system automatically falls back to the next boot device in the list, which is the SAN LUN. This ensures high availability and aligns with the requirement to prefer local boot while providing a failover path.
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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Local Disk alone
Why it's wrong here
No fallback.
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SAN first, then Local Disk
Why it's wrong here
Preferred order is reversed.
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SAN Boot Only
Why it's wrong here
Ignores local disk.
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Local Disk first, then SAN
Why this is correct
Matches the requirement.
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