SK0-003 · Question #357
A recently ordered server came standard with one 3.0GHz processor. It is capable of handling four total processors. Which of the following processor combinations can be used in this server?
The correct answer is D. One, two or four processors. Servers typically support an even number of processors for optimal performance and architectural balance, meaning 1, 2, or 4 processors are usually supported in a four-socket system.
Question
A recently ordered server came standard with one 3.0GHz processor. It is capable of handling four total processors. Which of the following processor combinations can be used in this server?
Options
- AOne, two, three or four processors
- BOne, two, or three processors
- COne, three, or four processors
- DOne, two or four processors
How the community answered
(38 responses)- A11% (4)
- B3% (1)
- C5% (2)
- D82% (31)
Why each option
Servers typically support an even number of processors for optimal performance and architectural balance, meaning 1, 2, or 4 processors are usually supported in a four-socket system.
Installing three processors is typically not supported or recommended in servers designed for an even number of CPU sockets.
This option excludes the maximum supported four processors, which is a valid configuration.
This option incorrectly includes three processors and excludes two processors, which is a common and supported configuration.
Servers designed to handle a maximum of four processors are generally architected to support configurations of one, two, or four CPUs for balanced performance and system stability. Installing an odd number like three processors is usually not a supported or recommended configuration.
Concept tested: Server CPU installation configurations
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