NetApp Hardware Universe (HWU) is the definitive online resource for identifying specific hardware components, including their part numbers, for NetApp systems. When an SFP+ fails, HWU is used to look up the specific controller model and identify the compatible and orderable SFP+ modules. It provides detailed specifications and part numbers required to request the correct replacement from NetApp Support, ensuring hardware compatibility and proper function.

A. NetApp Active IQ: This is a cloud-based analytics tool for monitoring system health, identifying risks, and providing proactive recommendations. It does not serve as a hardware component catalog for part number lookup.

B. Interoperability Matrix Tool: The IMT is used to verify compatibility between different components in a storage solution (e.g., ONTAP version, host OS, HBAs, switches), not to identify specific replacement part numbers for a controller.

C. NetApp Documentation Center: This is a repository for procedural guides and manuals. While it contains hardware replacement instructions, the Hardware Universe is the specific tool designed for looking up component details and part numbers.

1. NetApp Hardware Universe (HWU): "Hardware Universe (HWU) provides you with information about supported hardware and software components for various NetApp products." This tool is the primary source for identifying specific part numbers for components like SFP+ transceivers.

Source: NetApp Support Site

Hardware Universe Tool. (Access to this tool requires a NetApp Support Site account).

2. NetApp Product Documentation

"ONTAP 9.10.1 Hardware Universe": The introduction to the HWU documentation states its purpose is to provide detailed information about NetApp hardware components. For example

selecting a platform like a FAS8300 and navigating to its I/O modules would list the specific supported SFP+ modules and their associated part numbers.

Source: NetApp Product Documentation

"ONTAP 9.10.1 Hardware Universe

" Introduction section.

3. NetApp Active IQ Digital Advisor Documentation: "Active IQ is a cloud-based service that uses AIOps to simplify and automate the proactive care and optimization of NetApp storage... It provides predictive analytics and proactive support..." This description confirms its role is in analytics and health

not as a parts database.

Source: NetApp Product Documentation

"Active IQ Digital Advisor

" Overview section.