350-601 Compute Practice Question
A UCS administrator needs to update the firmware on a remote rack server that is not reachable via the production network. Which two features of Cisco IMC can be used? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Virtual media
CIMC provides out-of-band management; KVM console and virtual media can be used for firmware updates even if the OS network is down.
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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Syslog
Why it's wrong here
Syslog is for logging, not for firmware updates.
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SNMP traps
Why it's wrong here
SNMP traps are for monitoring, not for firmware updates.
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Virtual media
Why this is correct
Virtual media can mount an ISO containing firmware to boot or update from.
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HTTP server integration
Why it's wrong here
HTTP server integration is for downloading firmware, but the server itself may not be reachable via production network.
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KVM console
Why this is correct
KVM allows remote console access to perform firmware update procedures.
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