- A
The FIs are used only for management traffic and not for data traffic.
Why wrong: FIs handle both data and management traffic.
- B
Both FIs are active and can forward traffic, but only one manages the chassis at a time.
Both FIs are active for data traffic, but the chassis management is handled by a single FI (primary) elected via the management protocol.
- C
One FI acts as primary and the other as secondary, forwarding traffic only if the primary fails.
Why wrong: UCS FIs are active-active, not active-passive.
- D
The FIs operate in a standalone mode and must be configured independently.
Why wrong: FIs form a unified management domain and are not standalone.
Question 94 of 1,000
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 designing a UCS environment for a virtualized workload that requires high availability. Two Fabric Interconnects are deployed in an active-active configuration. Which statement about the role of the Fabric Interconnects is accurate?
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
✓
Both FIs are active and can forward traffic, but only one manages the chassis at a time.
In a UCS system with two Fabric Interconnects in active-active mode, both FIs forward data traffic simultaneously. However, for management functions such as chassis discovery and firmware management, only one FI acts as the primary management controller at a time, while the other is standby. This ensures consistency and avoids conflicts in managing the chassis and blades.
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.
- ✗
The FIs are used only for management traffic and not for data traffic.
Why it's wrong here
FIs handle both data and management traffic.
- ✓
Both FIs are active and can forward traffic, but only one manages the chassis at a time.
Why this is correct
Both FIs are active for data traffic, but the chassis management is handled by a single FI (primary) elected via the management protocol.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
One FI acts as primary and the other as secondary, forwarding traffic only if the primary fails.
Why it's wrong here
UCS FIs are active-active, not active-passive.
- ✗
The FIs operate in a standalone mode and must be configured independently.
Why it's wrong here
FIs form a unified management domain and are not standalone.
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: Both FIs are active and can forward traffic, but only one manages the chassis at a time. — In a UCS system with two Fabric Interconnects in active-active mode, both FIs forward data traffic simultaneously. However, for management functions such as chassis discovery and firmware management, only one FI acts as the primary management controller at a time, while the other is standby. This ensures consistency and avoids conflicts in managing the chassis and blades.
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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