350-601 Compute Practice Question
A UCS administrator needs to update the firmware on a UCS 5108 chassis that contains eight B-Series blades. The firmware update must be performed with minimal downtime. Which update method should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'User Acknowledged' and 'Non-Impactful' updates, trapping candidates who mistakenly think that a non-impactful update can include a forced reboot, when in fact any reboot makes the update impactful.
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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User Acknowledged update with a maintenance policy that reboots blades sequentially
The User Acknowledged update method, combined with a maintenance policy that reboots blades sequentially, allows the firmware update to proceed blade by blade with minimal downtime. This approach ensures that only one blade is offline at a time, while the remaining blades continue to serve traffic, making it ideal for a chassis with eight B-Series blades where service continuity is critical.
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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Fast-Impact update
Why it's wrong here
Fast-Impact is not a standard UCS firmware update method; the standard methods are System-Impactful, User Acknowledged, and Non-Impactful.
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Non-Impactful update with a forced reboot
Why it's wrong here
Non-Impactful updates typically do not require a reboot; forcing a reboot would cause downtime.
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User Acknowledged update with a maintenance policy that reboots blades sequentially
Why this is correct
This method allows the administrator to control when blades reboot, minimizing downtime by staggering reboots.
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System-Impactful update with a single reboot
Why it's wrong here
System-Impactful updates affect the entire system and require a full reboot, causing more downtime.
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