Which of the following is not included in the physical architecture of a server?

The physical architecture of a server refers to the tangible and low-level components that constitute

the server itself, distinct from logical or software layers. Let’s evaluate each option:

A. Application: Applications are software running on top of an operating system or virtual machine,

not part of the server’s physical architecture. They belong to the logical or user layer, not the physical

structure. Not Included.

B. VMmonitor (Hypervisor): Assuming “VMmonitor” refers to a hypervisor (e.g., KVM or Xen), it’s a

software layer, but in Type-1 hypervisor scenarios, it runs directly on hardware, managing VMs. In

Huawei’s context, it’s considered part of the server’s operational architecture when deployed

physically. Included.

C. OS (Operating System): The OS (e.g., Linux, Windows) runs directly on server hardware or within a

VM. In bare-metal servers, it’s a core component of the physical deployment. Included.

D. Hardware: Hardware (e.g., CPU, RAM, NICs, disks) is the foundational physical architecture of a

server, providing the physical resources for all operations. Included.

Thus, A (Application) is not part of the physical architecture, as it’s a higher-level software entity, not

a physical component.

Reference: Huawei HCIP-Data Center Network Training – Server Architecture; FusionCompute

Physical Architecture Overview.