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SK0-003 · Question #920

Which of the following prerequisites should be met before adding a processor to a server? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is A. Ensure the operating system supports multiple processors B. Ensure both processors have the same step codes. Before adding a processor to a server, it is essential to confirm that the operating system supports multiple processors and that the new processor has the same step code as existing processors for compatibility.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

Which of the following prerequisites should be met before adding a processor to a server? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AEnsure the operating system supports multiple processors
  • BEnsure both processors have the same step codes
  • CEnsure both processors support NUMA
  • DEnsure all processes running on the server support multiple processors
  • EEnsure the OS is not using a SMP kernel

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    91% (30)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • E
    6% (2)

Why each option

Before adding a processor to a server, it is essential to confirm that the operating system supports multiple processors and that the new processor has the same step code as existing processors for compatibility.

AEnsure the operating system supports multiple processorsCorrect

The operating system must have built-in support for symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) to effectively detect, configure, and utilize multiple processors for workload distribution.

BEnsure both processors have the same step codesCorrect

For stable operation and optimal performance in multi-processor systems, it is generally required that all processors be identical, including having the same step code (revision level), to ensure perfect compatibility and synchronization.

CEnsure both processors support NUMA

While NUMA (Non-Uniform Memory Access) is a feature beneficial for optimizing memory access in multi-processor systems, it is not a prerequisite for the initial addition of a processor.

DEnsure all processes running on the server support multiple processors

It is not a prerequisite that all running processes explicitly support multiple processors; the operating system's scheduler is responsible for distributing single-threaded and multi-threaded processes across available cores.

EEnsure the OS is not using a SMP kernel

The operating system must use an SMP (Symmetric Multiprocessing) kernel to properly manage and leverage multiple processors; if it does not, the additional processor would remain unused.

Concept tested: Server processor upgrade prerequisites

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#CPU upgrade#multi-processor systems#OS support#processor stepping

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