350-601 Compute Practice Question
Which THREE are benefits of using Cisco UCS Manager to manage compute resources? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
Cisco often tests the distinction between what UCS Manager directly manages (physical compute and fabric) versus what it integrates with (hypervisors for VMs), so candidates mistakenly think UCS Manager can manage VMs because of its integration with VMware vCenter.
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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Centralized management of multiple chassis
Cisco UCS Manager provides a single-pane-of-glass management interface that can centrally manage up to 160 chassis (including UCS 5108 and UCS 9508) in a single domain. This eliminates the need to configure each chassis individually, reducing operational overhead and ensuring consistent configuration across the entire compute infrastructure.
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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Centralized management of multiple chassis
Why this is correct
UCS Manager manages up to 160 chassis.
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Direct management of virtual machines
Why it's wrong here
VMs are managed by hypervisor, not UCS Manager.
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Policy-based provisioning to automate server deployment
Why this is correct
Service profiles allow rapid provisioning.
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Improved performance by disabling hardware features
Why it's wrong here
Disabling features degrades performance.
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Unified fabric for LAN and SAN traffic
Why this is correct
FCoE consolidates networks.
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