The correct answer is to configure a management VLAN on both fabric interconnects and enable chassis management on that VLAN. This configuration is required because the UCS Mini chassis management controller (CMC) must be reachable from either fabric interconnect to provide active/standby management redundancy; without a dedicated management VLAN enabled on both FIs, the chassis would be tied to a single point of control, defeating the purpose of dual-fabric interconnect management. On the Cisco DCCOR 350-601 exam, this question tests your understanding of UCS Mini’s unique management plane—unlike larger UCS systems, the Mini relies on a shared management VLAN rather than separate out-of-band interfaces, and a common trap is assuming the default VLAN 1 or a native VLAN suffices. Remember the memory tip: “Two FIs, one VLAN, enable CMC” to recall that both interconnects must share the same management VLAN with chassis management explicitly turned on.
350-601 Compute Practice Question
This 350-601 practice question tests your understanding of compute. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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.
A company is deploying a new Cisco UCS Mini. They need to ensure that the chassis can be managed from either fabric interconnect. What configuration is required to achieve this?
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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Configure a management VLAN on both fabric interconnects and enable chassis management on that VLAN
Option D is correct because Cisco UCS Mini requires a dedicated management VLAN to be configured on both fabric interconnects, and chassis management must be enabled on that VLAN. This allows the chassis management controller (CMC) to be reachable from either FI, enabling active/standby management redundancy without relying on a single point of control.
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.
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Configure a private VLAN to isolate management traffic
Why it's wrong here
Private VLANs are not required for chassis management; a standard VLAN suffices.
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Set the chassis to in-band management mode
Why it's wrong here
In-band management uses data paths; out-of-band is typically used for chassis management in UCS Mini.
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Enable FC-Zoning on the fabric interconnects
Why it's wrong here
FC-Zoning is for Fibre Channel traffic, not for chassis management.
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Configure a management VLAN on both fabric interconnects and enable chassis management on that VLAN
Why this is correct
This allows the chassis to be reachable from both FIs for management purposes.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse in-band management (Option B) with the required out-of-band management VLAN configuration, mistakenly thinking that using the data path is sufficient for redundant chassis management.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, the management VLAN carries the CMC IP traffic and is configured as a native VLAN on the FI uplink ports to the chassis. When chassis management is enabled on that VLAN, both FIs can forward management frames to the CMC, allowing seamless failover if one FI becomes unavailable. In a real-world scenario, if the management VLAN is not configured identically on both FIs, the chassis may become unreachable during an FI switchover, causing loss of administrative control.
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 help-desk technician troubleshoots why a newly connected PC cannot reach shared printers on the same floor. The cable is good, the switch port is active, but the PC is in VLAN 20 and the printers are in VLAN 10. The uplink trunk only allows VLAN 10. A trunk being up does not mean every VLAN crosses it.
What to study next
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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: Configure a management VLAN on both fabric interconnects and enable chassis management on that VLAN — Option D is correct because Cisco UCS Mini requires a dedicated management VLAN to be configured on both fabric interconnects, and chassis management must be enabled on that VLAN. This allows the chassis management controller (CMC) to be reachable from either FI, enabling active/standby management redundancy without relying on a single point of control.
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.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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