Which of the following initiates the management controller device to disable the front panel controls of the server boards?
A.
The sending of a secure mode signal over the server management bus.
B.
The sending of a safe mode signal over the server management bus.
C.
The sending of a disable mode signal over the server management bus.
D.
None of the above
Explanation:
When you activate the secure mode of the server, the keyboard controller initiates the sending of a secure mode signal over the server management bus. This in turn causes the management controller device to disable the front panel controls of the server board.
Incorrect Answers:
B, C: These are fictitious.
D: Secure mode signal is the correct option.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 422-423