350-601 Compute Practice Question
An engineer needs to deploy a new UCS C-Series standalone server in a remote branch without local IT staff. Which technology allows remote firmware upgrade and hardware monitoring without requiring a dedicated management IP?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between traditional out-of-band management (CIMC GUI requiring a dedicated IP) and cloud-based management (Intersight using a device connector without a dedicated IP), leading candidates to incorrectly choose CIMC GUI for remote management scenarios.
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
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Cisco Intersight
Cisco Intersight is a cloud-based management platform that provides out-of-band management for UCS C-Series standalone servers without requiring a dedicated management IP address. It uses a device connector embedded in the CIMC to establish a secure connection to the Intersight cloud, enabling remote firmware upgrades, hardware monitoring, and lifecycle management over the internet. This eliminates the need for a separate management network or local IT staff at the remote branch.
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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Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) GUI
Why it's wrong here
CIMC requires local management IP and is not designed for remote management without VPN.
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UCS Manager
Why it's wrong here
UCS Manager manages B-Series blades, not standalone C-Series.
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Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
Why it's wrong here
DCNM is for SAN management.
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Cisco Intersight
Why this is correct
Intersight can manage C-Series servers remotely via device connector.
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