Which configuration tool checks MetroCluster best practices and hardware compatibility?

Active IQ Config Advisor is a NetApp tool used to validate system configurations against NetApp's established best practices. For MetroCluster deployments, it is a critical tool used during planning and installation to check for hardware compatibility, software versions, switch configuration, and proper cabling. Running Config Advisor helps ensure the configuration is supported and minimizes the risk of issues during deployment and operation. It generates a detailed report highlighting any deviations from best practices.

Cluster Manager (now part of BlueXP/System Manager) is a graphical interface for day-to-day management, not a pre-deployment validation tool.

Volume Analyzer is not a standard NetApp tool for this purpose; analysis is typically performed by Active IQ.

Disk Validator is not a standard NetApp tool; disk health is monitored through other system health commands and diagnostics.

1. NetApp, Inc. (2023). Active IQ Config Advisor. NetApp Product Documentation. The product overview states, "Config Advisor is a configuration validation and health-check tool for NetApp storage systems... It checks for common configuration errors based on NetApp best practices."

2. NetApp, Inc. (2023). MetroCluster IP installation and configuration guide. NetApp Product Documentation. The installation workflow section mandates running Config Advisor to validate the configuration before placing the system into production.