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SK0-003 · Question #229

When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which of the following guidelines must be followed? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is D. The processors must have the same cache size set. E. The processor with the lowest feature set must be the bootstrap processor. When installing server processors with mixed stepping levels, it is essential that all processors share the same cache size, and the processor with the lowest feature set must be designated as the bootstrap processor.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

When installing processors with mixed stepping levels in a server, which of the following guidelines must be followed? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AThe processors must have different frequencies set to operate.
  • BThe processor with the highest feature set must be the bootstrap processor.
  • CThe processors must have different cache sizes set to operate.
  • DThe processors must have the same cache size set.
  • EThe processor with the lowest feature set must be the bootstrap processor.

How the community answered

(34 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    94% (32)

Why each option

When installing server processors with mixed stepping levels, it is essential that all processors share the same cache size, and the processor with the lowest feature set must be designated as the bootstrap processor.

AThe processors must have different frequencies set to operate.

In a multi-processor system, all processors generally must operate at the same frequency for stability and synchronous operation, not different frequencies.

BThe processor with the highest feature set must be the bootstrap processor.

Designating the processor with the highest feature set as the bootstrap processor risks system instability if other, less capable processors cannot support those advanced features.

CThe processors must have different cache sizes set to operate.

Operating with different cache sizes in a mixed-stepping multi-processor system can lead to severe performance issues or system instability due to inconsistent memory architecture.

DThe processors must have the same cache size set.Correct

For system stability and proper operation in a multi-processor configuration, all processors, even with mixed stepping levels, must operate with identical cache sizes to ensure consistent memory management and data coherence.

EThe processor with the lowest feature set must be the bootstrap processor.Correct

Selecting the processor with the lowest feature set as the bootstrap processor ensures that the system initializes and operates using a common baseline set of instructions and features, preventing compatibility conflicts when other processors might have more advanced capabilities.

Concept tested: Mixed stepping CPU installation guidelines

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#CPU installation#processor compatibility#mixed stepping

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