- A
Configure each vNIC with fabric failover enabled, then assign the vNICs to the same fabric.
Why wrong: Fabric failover enables failover to the other FI but does not provide active-active redundancy; vNIC placement policy is needed.
- B
Use the default vNIC template which automatically assigns vNICs to both fabrics.
Why wrong: Default templates may not enforce pinning to both FIs; manual configuration is required.
- C
Enable fabric failover on the uplink ports of the Fabric Interconnects.
Why wrong: Fabric failover on uplink ports is for FI-to-FI connectivity, not for blade vNIC redundancy.
- D
Create a vNIC placement policy that assigns one vNIC to Fabric A and another vNIC to Fabric B, both without failover.
This provides active-active redundancy across both fabrics.
350-601 Compute Practice Question
This 350-601 practice question tests your understanding of compute. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
An engineer is deploying UCS B-series blades in a 5108 chassis connected to a pair of Fabric Interconnects. To ensure high availability, each blade's vNICs must be pinned to both FIs. Which configuration method should be used in the service profile to achieve this?
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
Create a vNIC placement policy that assigns one vNIC to Fabric A and another vNIC to Fabric B, both without failover.
In UCS Manager, the vNIC placement policy determines how vNICs are assigned to fabric interconnects. Selecting 'fabric failover' allows a vNIC to fail over to the other FI, but for active-active use, multiple vNICs are needed. The correct approach is to use a vNIC placement policy that assigns each vNIC to a specific fabric without failover, combined with proper fabric pinning in the LAN connectivity policy.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Configure each vNIC with fabric failover enabled, then assign the vNICs to the same fabric.
Why it's wrong here
Fabric failover enables failover to the other FI but does not provide active-active redundancy; vNIC placement policy is needed.
- ✗
Use the default vNIC template which automatically assigns vNICs to both fabrics.
Why it's wrong here
Default templates may not enforce pinning to both FIs; manual configuration is required.
- ✗
Enable fabric failover on the uplink ports of the Fabric Interconnects.
Why it's wrong here
Fabric failover on uplink ports is for FI-to-FI connectivity, not for blade vNIC redundancy.
- ✓
Create a vNIC placement policy that assigns one vNIC to Fabric A and another vNIC to Fabric B, both without failover.
Why this is correct
This provides active-active redundancy across both fabrics.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 350-601 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 350-601 question test?
Compute — This question tests Compute — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a vNIC placement policy that assigns one vNIC to Fabric A and another vNIC to Fabric B, both without failover. — In UCS Manager, the vNIC placement policy determines how vNICs are assigned to fabric interconnects. Selecting 'fabric failover' allows a vNIC to fail over to the other FI, but for active-active use, multiple vNICs are needed. The correct approach is to use a vNIC placement policy that assigns each vNIC to a specific fabric without failover, combined with proper fabric pinning in the LAN connectivity policy.
What should I do if I get this 350-601 question wrong?
Identify which 350-601 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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