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Refer to the exhibit. Which port is used for communication between the server and the Cisco Integrated Management Controller?
The correct answer is B. management Ethernet port. The Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) on a server primarily uses a dedicated management Ethernet port for out-of-band communication.
Question
Refer to the exhibit. Which port is used for communication between the server and the Cisco Integrated Management Controller?
Exhibit
Options
- Aports on the adapter card
- Bmanagement Ethernet port
- CLAN on the motherboard port
- Dfabric uplink port
How the community answered
(23 responses)- B91% (21)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
The Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) on a server primarily uses a dedicated management Ethernet port for out-of-band communication.
Ports on the adapter card (e.g., NICs or HBAs) are typically used for data plane traffic of the server's operating system, not for direct CIMC management communication.
The Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) provides dedicated out-of-band management for Cisco UCS servers, and its communication path is primarily established through a dedicated management Ethernet port located on the server, allowing remote access and control.
The LAN on the motherboard port generally refers to the primary network interface for the server's operating system and data traffic, which is distinct from the dedicated CIMC management port.
A fabric uplink port connects a Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect to an upstream network or SAN, facilitating data and SAN connectivity for multiple servers, but not directly for individual server-to-CIMC communication.
Concept tested: CIMC management interface
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c-series_rack_servers/install_guides/C220M4/C220M4_HIG.html
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