350-601 Compute Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
UCS-A# show inventory chassis 1
Chassis: 1
Overall Status: OK
Power Supply: 1: OK, 2: OK
Fan Modules: 1: OK, 2: OK, 3: OK
Server Slots:
1: Unassigned
2: OK
3: OK
4: Unassigned
FEX Fabric Status: Fabric A: Up, Fabric B: Up
Firmware Version: 4.0(4)
UCS-A# show server inventory chassis 1 server 2
Server 1/2:
Overall Status: OK
Discovery: Complete
Memory: 256 GB
Cores: 16
Adapters: 1: VIC 1340
Service Profile: ESXi-Host2
State: Associated
Association Time: 2023-03-15 09:21:00
Serial Number: FCH2123VXYZRefer to the exhibit. The server in slot 2 is associated and working. A new server is inserted into slot 1, but after 30 minutes it remains in 'Unassigned' state. What is the most likely reason?
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between 'Unassigned' (server not discovered/manageable) and 'Unassociated' (server discovered but not bound to a service profile), leading candidates to incorrectly attribute the issue to service profile association or power state.
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
✓
The server's CIMC firmware is not compatible with the Fabric Interconnect firmware.
The server in slot 1 remains in 'Unassigned' state because its CIMC firmware is incompatible with the Fabric Interconnect firmware. In Cisco UCS, the CIMC on each blade must match a supported firmware version for the Fabric Interconnect to discover and manage the server. When firmware versions are mismatched, the server cannot transition to the 'Associated' state and stays 'Unassigned'.
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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The service profile is already associated with another server.
Why it's wrong here
A new server would get default profile or stay unassigned until associated.
- ✗
The server is not powered on.
Why it's wrong here
If powered off, the slot would show 'Power Off' or 'Unconfigured', not 'Unassigned'.
- ✓
The server's CIMC firmware is not compatible with the Fabric Interconnect firmware.
Why this is correct
Incompatibility can cause discovery to fail, leaving the slot unassigned.
- ✗
The Fabric Interconnect ports are not configured as server ports.
Why it's wrong here
If ports were misconfigured, the entire chassis would have issues.
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