This 350-601 practice question tests your understanding of compute. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 troubleshooting a UCS B-Series blade that fails to boot from SAN. Which TWO actions should be verified first? (Choose TWO.)
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue: "first"
Why it matters: Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Verify that the vHBA WWPN is correctly zoned on the SAN switches.
Option A is correct because the vHBA WWPN must be properly zoned on the SAN switches to allow the blade to discover and connect to the storage target. Without correct zoning, the Fibre Channel initiator cannot communicate with the target, preventing SAN boot. This is a fundamental prerequisite for any Fibre Channel-based boot.
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.
✓
Verify that the vHBA WWPN is correctly zoned on the SAN switches.
Why this is correct
Common issue: incorrect zoning.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✓
Confirm the boot policy includes the SAN target LUN.
Why this is correct
Boot policy must specify correct target.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "first" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Check the MAC address assigned to the vNIC.
Why it's wrong here
Not relevant for SAN boot.
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Ensure the QoS policy for FC traffic is set to Platinum.
Verify the server's boot order lists local disk first.
Why it's wrong here
Boot from SAN should have SAN first.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Cisco often tests the distinction between SAN boot prerequisites (WWPN zoning and boot policy LUN) versus performance or Ethernet-related settings, leading candidates to mistakenly select MAC address or QoS options.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
In UCS Manager, the vHBA WWPN is assigned from a pool and must be zoned on the SAN fabric using the WWPN. The boot policy defines the SAN target LUN and the vHBA to use; if the LUN is missing or the target is not zoned, the HBA will not see the target during the FCP login process. A common real-world scenario is that zoning is misconfigured after a SAN switch replacement, causing boot failures that are resolved by verifying the WWPN-to-target mapping.
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.
TExam Day Tips
→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.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
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: Verify that the vHBA WWPN is correctly zoned on the SAN switches. — Option A is correct because the vHBA WWPN must be properly zoned on the SAN switches to allow the blade to discover and connect to the storage target. Without correct zoning, the Fibre Channel initiator cannot communicate with the target, preventing SAN boot. This is a fundamental prerequisite for any Fibre Channel-based boot.
What should I do if I get this 350-601 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "first". Order matters here. You are being tested on which action comes before the others — not which action is generally useful.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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