350-601 Compute Practice Question
What is the primary function of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) on UCS C-series rack servers?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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To provide out-of-band management with KVM, virtual media, and remote firmware update
CIMC provides out-of-band management capabilities such as remote KVM, virtual media, and firmware updates, allowing administrators to manage the server independently of the host OS.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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To manage the server's power and cooling via IPMI
Why it's wrong here
While CIMC supports IPMI, its primary function is broader out-of-band management including KVM and virtual media.
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To provide in-band management through the host OS
Why it's wrong here
CIMC is out-of-band, not in-band.
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To provide out-of-band management with KVM, virtual media, and remote firmware update
Why this is correct
Correct. CIMC enables remote management even if the host OS is offline.
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To integrate the rack server into UCS Manager fabric
Why it's wrong here
Integration into UCS Manager is done via Cisco IMC Supervisor or directly, but CIMC is the management controller on the server itself.
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