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Refer to the exhibit. What item does 6 represent?
The correct answer is D. Mezzanine-style connector for optional I/O expander module. On Cisco UCS server motherboard diagrams, numbered callout 6 identifies the mezzanine-style connector used to attach an optional I/O expander module.
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Refer to the exhibit. What item does 6 represent?
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- ATrusted platform module (TPM) socket
- BRAID supercap connector
- CRTC battery CR2032 socket
- DMezzanine-style connector for optional I/O expander module
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A6% (2)
- B3% (1)
- C12% (4)
- D79% (27)
Why each option
On Cisco UCS server motherboard diagrams, numbered callout 6 identifies the mezzanine-style connector used to attach an optional I/O expander module.
The TPM socket is a small dedicated header for a discrete security chip and is physically distinct in size and placement from the large mezzanine expansion connector.
The RAID supercap connector is a small power header used to attach a supercapacitor that protects cached RAID data during power loss, not a large expansion connector.
The RTC battery CR2032 socket is a coin-cell holder for maintaining the real-time clock and BIOS settings, which is far smaller than a mezzanine-style connector.
The mezzanine-style connector for optional I/O expander modules is a high-density right-angle interface on Cisco UCS servers that allows additional network adapters or storage controllers to attach directly to the motherboard in a space-efficient way, extending I/O capability without consuming discrete PCIe slots.
Concept tested: Cisco UCS server motherboard hardware component identification
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/hw/installation/ucs-hw-install.html
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