Which two actions ensure a smooth transition to the new hardware when replacing a Cisco UCS C- Series Rack-Mount Server? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AReconfigure the DHCP server to assign a new IP address to the replacement server.
• BBack up the server configuration using Cisco Integrated Management Controller.
• CTemporarily disable all firewalls during the replacement process.
• DDecommission the server if it is integrated in a Cisco UCS domain.
• EUpdate the firmware on the fabric interconnects.

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  81% (22)
• C
  11% (3)
• E
  4% (1)

Explanation

To ensure a smooth replacement of a Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server, two critical Back up the server configuration using the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC): This preserves all configuration data such as BIOS settings, RAID setup, and network configuration. After replacing the hardware, this configuration can be restored to minimize setup time. Decommission the server if it is integrated in a Cisco UCS domain: Before physically replacing the server, decommissioning it ensures the UCS Manager properly releases it from the inventory, preventing configuration conflicts or orphaned profiles. Other options, like reconfiguring DHCP or disabling firewalls, are not required procedures for a UCS C-Series hardware swap.

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