A solution architect wants to verify compatibility between a CNA and a 3PAR system. The Solution Architect is looking for reference material on SAN components, configuration support, and best…

Question

Options

• AHPE Storage Sizer
• BBrocade Network Advisor (BNA)
• CSingle Point of Configuration Knowledge (SPOCK)
• DHPE OneView Deployment and Management Guide

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  7% (3)
• C
  86% (36)
• D
  5% (2)

Explanation

SPOCK (Single Point of Configuration Knowledge) is HPE's official online compatibility matrix and reference tool, designed specifically to verify interoperability between storage systems like 3PAR and host components like CNAs (Converged Network Adapters) - it covers SAN components, supported configurations, and best practices exactly as described.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A. HPE Storage Sizer is a sizing/capacity planning tool, not a compatibility reference.
• B. Brocade Network Advisor (BNA) is a SAN fabric management tool for monitoring and managing Brocade switches - not an HPE compatibility database.
• D. HPE OneView Deployment and Management Guide covers OneView's infrastructure management features, not cross-component compatibility matrices.

Memory tip: Think of SPOCK as the "single source of truth" for HPE compatibility - just as Spock (Star Trek) is logical and precise, SPOCK the tool gives you exact, authoritative answers about what works together. If an exam question asks about verifying HPE hardware/software compatibility, SPOCK is almost always the answer.

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