Which ethernet port type is used when configuring UCS Fabric Interconnect connections to Cisco UCS C-series servers?

Question

Options

• AServer Port
• BUplink Port
• CDirect Connect Port
• DService Profile Port

• B
  94% (48)
• C
  4% (2)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

Important note: The marked correct answer (B) appears to be incorrect. Based on Cisco UCS documentation, the right answer is actually A. Server Port.

When configuring UCS Fabric Interconnect ports to connect to C-series rack-mount servers (in integrated/managed mode), those ports are designated as Server Ports - this tells the FI to expect a server endpoint rather than a network device. Uplink Ports (B) are used for northbound connections from the Fabric Interconnect to upstream LAN/SAN switches, not for server-facing connections. "Direct Connect Port" (C) is not a real Cisco UCS port type - it's a distractor that borrows from the "direct connect" topology name. "Service Profile Port" (D) is also not a port type; Service Profiles are logical constructs applied to servers, not physical port designations.

Memory tip: Think of traffic direction - Uplink goes up to the network, Server Port goes down to servers. If you're plugging into a C-series, you're going down to a server.

I'd recommend verifying this question against your official study material, as the provided answer key marking B as correct appears to be an error. If your source material insists on B, it may be a typo or a flawed question bank.

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