350-601 Compute Practice Question
In a Cisco HyperFlex cluster, which component is responsible for ensuring data redundancy and consistency across nodes, and typically requires a separate VM for proper operation?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Cluster Witness VM
The cluster witness VM (arbiter) is used in HyperFlex for quorum decisions and to prevent split-brain scenarios, especially with RF2.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Cisco IMC
Why it's wrong here
CIMC is for out-of-band management, not cluster redundancy.
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HyperFlex Data Platform (HXDP) controller
Why it's wrong here
HXDP runs on each node, but the witness is a separate entity.
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Cluster Witness VM
Why this is correct
The witness VM provides arbitration for cluster membership.
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vCenter Server
Why it's wrong here
vCenter manages VMware but is not the arbiter.
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