Which of the following options describes what the Server Management Bus (SMB) provides? Choose all correct options.
A.
Provides inter-chassis communications between different server platforms.
B.
Provides communication between the management controller device and the managed components of the server board.
C.
Provides a proprietary memory storage.
D.
None of the above.
Explanation:
The Server Management Bus (SMB) provides communication between the management controller device and the managed components of the server board.
Incorrect Answers:
A: The Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB) provides inter-chassis communications between different server platforms as well as inter-chassis communications between different peripherals.
C: The Private Management Bus (PMB) provides a proprietary memory storage.
D: Option B is correct.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 421-422.