Which NetApp tool provides information on size, weight, acoustic noise, and power of NetApp E- Series systems?

NetApp Hardware Universe (HWU) is the definitive online resource for detailed technical specifications of NetApp hardware. It is specifically designed to provide physical and environmental information required for data center planning. For NetApp E-Series systems, HWU offers comprehensive data on physical dimensions (size), weight, power consumption and requirements, thermal output, and acoustic noise levels. This tool is the primary, officially sanctioned source for architects and administrators to obtain these specific hardware attributes.

B. Interoperability Matrix Tool: This tool is used to verify support and compatibility between NetApp storage systems, software, and third-party components like HBAs and switches, not for physical specifications.

C. Config Advisor: This is a configuration validation tool that checks a NetApp system's setup against best practices to identify potential cabling, software, and network misconfigurations.

D. Active IQ: This is a cloud-based analytics platform that uses telemetry data to provide proactive health monitoring, risk prediction, and optimization recommendations for existing NetApp systems.

1. NetApp Hardware Universe (HWU): The tool itself is the primary reference. It is the central repository for hardware specifications. The E-Series section provides the exact data mentioned in the question.

Source: NetApp Hardware Universe

E-Series Section. (Accessible at hwu.netapp.com)

2. NetApp E5700 Series Technical Specifications: This official datasheet

representative of data found in HWU

explicitly lists the required information.

Source: NetApp E5700 Series Technical Specifications

Page 2

"Physical specifications for the DE460C disk shelf" and "Power and thermal specifications for the DE460C disk shelf" tables.

3. NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool (IMT): Documentation describes the tool's purpose as verifying compatibility.

Source: NetApp Interoperability Matrix Tool. (Accessible at imt.netapp.com/matrix)

4. NetApp Active IQ Digital Advisor: The official product page describes its function as providing "continuous risk assessments

predictive alerts

and proactive support."

Source: NetApp Official Product Documentation

"Active IQ Digital Advisor for Cloud and Hybrid Cloud."