350-601 Compute Practice Question
An administrator needs to reset the CIMC password on a Cisco UCS C-Series server without physical access. Which method can be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between UCS Manager (for B-Series and integrated environments) and CIMC (for C-Series standalone servers), leading candidates to incorrectly assume UCS Manager can manage C-Series servers directly.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use the CIMC XML API
The CIMC XML API allows remote management of Cisco UCS C-Series servers, including password resets, without physical access. This API provides a programmatic interface to CIMC functions, enabling administrators to send authenticated XML requests over HTTPS to reset the CIMC password. Physical access is not required because the API operates over the network, making it the correct method for this scenario.
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 front panel reset button
Why it's wrong here
Requires physical presence, not remote.
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Use UCS Manager
Why it's wrong here
UCS Manager manages UCS blades, not C-Series rack servers.
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Use the CIMC XML API
Why this is correct
Allows remote management commands, including password change.
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Connect via serial console during boot
Why it's wrong here
Requires physical serial connection.
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