In Cisco UCS, what is the purpose of a VLAN?

The correct answer is C. To segment network traffic for security and performance. A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) segments network traffic into isolated logical groups, improving both security (preventing unauthorized access between segments) and performance (reducing broadcast domains) - making C correct. Option A is wrong because storage resources in…

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ATo manage storage resources
BTo assign IP addresses to servers
CTo segment network traffic for security and performance
DTo configure server hardware settings

How the community answered

(23 responses)

A
4% (1)
C
91% (21)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) segments network traffic into isolated logical groups, improving both security (preventing unauthorized access between segments) and performance (reducing broadcast domains) - making C correct. Option A is wrong because storage resources in UCS are managed through storage profiles and SAN/NAS configurations, not VLANs. Option B is wrong because IP address assignment is handled by DHCP or static configuration at the OS/service profile level. Option D is wrong because server hardware settings are configured via UCS service profiles and policies.

Memory tip: Think of VLANs as "virtual walls" inside a switch - they keep traffic separated just like walls separate rooms in a building, controlling who can hear what and preventing noise (broadcast traffic) from spreading everywhere.

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#VLAN#Network Segmentation#Network Security#UCS Infrastructure

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