A company would like to upgrade an old server to a multi-processor box.
The server currently has a single 3.0GHz 1Mb cache processor in it with a single empty socket.
The only processor that is available from a manufacturer is a 3.0GHz 2Mb cache model.
Which of the following is the BEST reason why this upgrade will not work?
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A. B. C. D.C.
The BEST reason why this upgrade will not work is A. The socket size does not match.
The socket is the physical interface between the processor and the motherboard, and it must match the processor type. Since the server has a single empty socket, the new processor must be compatible with the socket type in order to be installed.
In this case, the only available processor has the same clock speed but has a larger cache than the current processor, which may improve server performance. However, the cache size difference is not relevant to the compatibility issue.
The compatibility issue is that the new processor has a different socket size than the existing processor. Therefore, it cannot be installed in the empty socket without upgrading or replacing the motherboard with a compatible one.
Option B is incorrect because the cache manufacturer does not affect compatibility as long as the processor is designed to work with the motherboard and socket.
Option C is also incorrect because the processor models can differ in clock speed, cache size, and other features, but still be compatible if they have the same socket type.
Option D is incorrect because processors can be upgraded in most servers, but compatibility issues such as socket type must be considered before making any hardware changes.