350-601 Compute Practice Question
An administrator needs to perform a remote firmware upgrade on a UCS C220 rack server. The server has CIMC configured with an IP address. Which method should the administrator use to upgrade the CIMC firmware?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use the CIMC web interface to upload and apply the firmware image.
CIMC supports firmware upgrade via its web interface or CLI using protocols like HTTP, TFTP, or SCP. The recommended method is to use the CIMC GUI or the 'update firmware' command in CIMC.
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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Use the KVM console to boot from a firmware upgrade ISO.
Why it's wrong here
Not typical; firmware upgrade is done via CIMC.
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Use UCS Manager to upgrade the firmware of the C-series server.
Why it's wrong here
UCS Manager can manage firmware for UCS-managed C-series, but if in standalone mode, CIMC must be used.
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Use Cisco IMC Supervisor to upgrade firmware across multiple servers.
Why it's wrong here
IMC Supervisor can do this, but it's an additional tool; the question asks for a method on a single server.
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Use the CIMC web interface to upload and apply the firmware image.
Why this is correct
CIMC provides direct firmware upgrade capability.
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