350-601 Compute Practice Question
A UCS B-series blade server is experiencing boot issues. The service profile is configured to boot from local disk first, then SAN. The blade has local disks but they are not recognized. Which TWO actions should be taken to diagnose the issue?
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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Review the local disk configuration policy and RAID settings.
Possible causes: local disk not connected, or RAID configuration missing. Checking physical presence in CIMC and verifying RAID configuration are logical first steps.
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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Verify the boot policy in the service profile.
Why it's wrong here
The boot policy is correctly ordered; the issue is disk recognition.
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Re-associate the service profile.
Why it's wrong here
Re-association won't fix disk recognition; it's a hardware/config issue.
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Check the Fibre Channel fabric connectivity.
Why it's wrong here
The boot order attempts local disk first; FC issue is secondary.
- ✓
Review the local disk configuration policy and RAID settings.
Why this is correct
Improper RAID configuration can cause disks to be unrecognized.
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Check the blade's CIMC for disk presence.
Why this is correct
CIMC provides hardware health status.
Quick reference
RAID Level Comparison
| RAID Level | Min Disks | Fault Tolerance | Read | Write | Usable Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAID 0 | 2 | None | Excellent | Excellent | 100% |
| RAID 1 | 2 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 50% |
| RAID 5 | 3 | 1 disk | Good | Moderate | 67–94% |
| RAID 6 | 4 | 2 disks | Good | Lower | 50–88% |
| RAID 10 | 4 | 1 disk per mirror | Excellent | Good | 50% |
RAID is not a backup strategy — it protects against disk failure but not against accidental deletion, ransomware, or site-level events.
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