Match each Cisco UCS component to its function.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Unified I/O and management for server chassis
Connects blade servers to fabric interconnects
Virtual interface card supporting multiple adapters
Out-of-band management controller for UCS servers
Enclosure that houses blade servers and IOMs
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Fabric Interconnect: Manages network connectivity and provides management access.
The correct matches are: Fabric Interconnect provides network connectivity and management; UCS Manager provides unified management; Blade Chassis houses servers and provides power/cooling. Common confusions include swapping functions with I/O Module or between chassis and interconnect.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Fabric Interconnect: Manages network connectivity and provides management access.
Why this is correct
Fabric Interconnects provide both network connectivity and management access for the UCS domain.
UCS Manager: Provides unified management of the entire UCS domain.
Why this is correct
UCS Manager is the centralized management software for all UCS components.
Blade Chassis: Houses blade servers and provides power and cooling.
Why this is correct
The chassis houses blade servers and supplies power and cooling.
Fabric Interconnect: Houses blade servers and provides power and cooling.
Why it's wrong here
This describes the Blade Chassis, not Fabric Interconnect.
UCS Manager: Connects blade chassis to fabric interconnects.
Why it's wrong here
This describes the I/O Module, not UCS Manager.
Blade Chassis: Provides network connectivity and management.
Why it's wrong here
This describes Fabric Interconnect, not Blade Chassis.
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