A storage administrator logs into their NetApp BlueXP observability environment and wants to install an infrastructure data collector to begin collecting data. Which item should be configured first?

• A. Acquisition Unit
• B. Data Collector
• C. Agent
• D. NetApp ONTAP SVM Data Collector

Answer: (A)

In BlueXP observability, you establish a collection framework by configuring an Acquisition Unit first. The Acquisition Unit acts as the central container and control plane for all data collection, defining where data will be sent, how sources are authenticated, and the scope of what will be collected. Without an Acquisition Unit, there’s no context or destination for any collectors or agents, so you can’t begin gathering data.

Once the Acquisition Unit is set up, you can add and configure the actual data collectors or specialized collectors (such as the NetApp ONTAP SVM Data Collector) within that unit, and install agents on endpoints as needed. The AU provides the necessary foundation, and the collectors/agents operate under its configuration to perform the data collection.