When managing HPE Primera arrays, it's important to assess the current compaction ratios to understand how effectively data is being stored.
NinjaStars is an HPE tool specifically designed to analyze and report on data reduction technologies, including deduplication and compression, on HPE storage arrays like Primera. It helps in determining the compaction ratios, providing insights into how efficiently the storage capacity is being utilized.
Reference:
HPE Primera Storage
HPE NinjaTools Suite

When designing an HPE MSA iSCSI storage solution, two critical components that are typically part of the solution are Drives (Option A) and SFPs (Small Form-factor Pluggables) (Option B).
* Drives: These are the storage devices (e.g., SSDs or HDDs) that provide the necessary capacity and performance for the MSA array. The choice of drives can be tailored based on the performance and capacity needs of the customer.
* SFPs: These are essential for establishing iSCSI or Fibre Channel connectivity between the storage array and the network switches. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the storage solution can be integrated into the customer's existing network infrastructure.
The inclusion of these components ensures that the HPE MSA solution is fully functional and can meet the performance and connectivity requirements of the customer's environment.
References:
* HPE MSA Storage Overview
* HPE Storage Components

The OCA (One Config Advanced) tool is HPE's primary tool for configuring and pricing solutions for customer use cases, including primary storage. OCA provides detailed configuration options, allowing you to tailor the solution to specific customer requirements and generate pricing and quotes based on the selected components and configurations. It is widely used by HPE partners and sales teams for accurate and efficient solution design and pricing.
Reference:
HPE One Config Advanced (OCA)
HPE Solution Configuration Tools