What is the maximum capacity of a vSAN datastore?

The maximum capacity of a vSAN datastore is determined by the number of nodes that can be part of a single vSAN cluster. In vSAN 7.x, the limit is set at 64 nodes in a cluster. This allows for a substantial scaling of storage capacities, performance, and redundancy which is important for larger environments that require high availability and fault tolerance.

Having a high number of nodes enhances the overall storage potential and allows vSAN to distribute the data across multiple hosts, providing increased performance and resilience. Each node contributes to the storage pool, and with 64 nodes, vSAN efficiently handles the demands of modern data environments.

While it is essential to note the capabilities of vSAN, options indicating capacities greater than 64 nodes do not align with the vSAN architecture's limitations, which emphasize scalable but manageable environments for optimal performance and maintenance.