350-601 Compute Practice Question
Which UCS B-Series chassis component provides the physical slot for a blade server?
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Why each option matters
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Blade slot (bay)
The UCS 5108 blade chassis has 8 half-width slots or 4 full-width slots. Blades are inserted into these slots and connect to the midplane.
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IOM
Why it's wrong here
IOM provides network connectivity, not blade slot.
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Fabric Interconnect
Why it's wrong here
FI is external to chassis.
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Blade slot (bay)
Why this is correct
Correct. Blade servers install into slots.
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Midplane
Why it's wrong here
Midplane is the backplane connecting slots, not a slot itself.
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