Citrix ADC 13 Advanced Topics – Security, Management and Optimization — Question 24

Scenario: While using the GUI, a Citrix ADC MPX appliance becomes unresponsive. A Citrix Administrator needs to restart the appliance and force a core dump for analysis.
What can the administrator do to accomplish this?

Answer options

• A. Turn off the appliance using the power button.
• B. Use the reset button on the front of the appliance.
• C. Use the NMI button on the back of the appliance.
• D. Connect to a USB port to issue a restart command.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct action is to use the NMI button on the back of the appliance, which allows for a safe restart and captures a core dump for analysis. Turning off the appliance with the power button (A) may not generate a core dump, while the reset button (B) does not guarantee the same outcome. Connecting to a USB port (D) is not a viable method for restarting the appliance or obtaining a core dump.