350-601 Compute Practice Question
What is the purpose of the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) for UCS C-Series rack servers?
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
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To enable out-of-band management for remote server control
CIMC provides out-of-band management for rack servers, including remote KVM, virtual media, and firmware updates, independent of the host OS.
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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To provide high-speed data switching between servers
Why it's wrong here
CIMC is for management, not data switching.
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To enable out-of-band management for remote server control
Why this is correct
Correct. CIMC allows remote management.
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To manage storage arrays
Why it's wrong here
CIMC manages the server only.
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To replace the need for a Fabric Interconnect
Why it's wrong here
FIs are still needed for data traffic.
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