Today we got into a conversation about VMFS datastores and
the question was:
In vSphere version 9, what is the version of VMFS and will
it allow a VMFS datastore of greater than 64TB?
I had a think, and then thought, “do you know what, I’ve
never checked.”
When I did my very first VCP man years ago, I had to
memorise the Configuration Maximums guide, fortunately now, that is not a
requirement.
But if I’m being asked questions, it’s good to know where
to look.
To answer the question:
The version of VMFS is still version 6, and the maximum
Datastore is 64TB.
Where did I get this information? I got it from the VMware
https://configmax.broadcom.com/home
However, here’s the disclaimer (thanks VMware)
Guide to Config Max
The View Limits tab provides the information of
configuration maximum limits of the selected VMware products for a specific
version.
The Compare Limits tab enables you to compare the
configuration maximums limits between two versions of the same VMware products.
Disclaimer:
The limits can be affected by other factors, such as
hardware dependencies.
For more information about the supported hardware, refer to
the corresponding hardware compatibility guide.
It might not be possible to maximize all configuration
settings and expect your desired outcome.
To ensure that you do not exceed supported
configurations for your environment, consult individual solution limits.
The recommended configuration limits do not represent the
theoretical possibilities of your product.
