Which components of an Exadata storage server image, if updated, may require that a patch also be applied to the database servers in an Exadata X6 Database Machine? 

Answer options:

A. Linux operating system on the storage server
B. InfiniBand HCA firmware on the storage server
C. Storage server hard disk device drivers
D. Storage server flash device drivers

D

Exadata patches are intended for and include fixes for both the storage servers and Compute servers, and optionally InfiniBand switches. Patching order - You should patch the Exadata Database Machines in the following sequence ✑ Oracle GI/RDBMS Homes ✑ Exadata Storage Cells ✑ Compute nodes ✑ Infiniband Switches References: https://www.toadworld.com/platforms/oracle/w/wiki/11640.oracle-exadata-patching