VCP-DCV vSphere Architecture, Products and Solutions Practice Question
Which THREE components are part of a vSAN cluster?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often mistake vCenter Server as a required component of a vSAN cluster, but vCenter Server is only needed for management and initial configuration, not for the cluster's ongoing operation or data plane functionality.
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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vSAN datastore
A vSAN datastore is a core component of a vSAN cluster because it is the aggregated, distributed storage object created from the local disks of the ESXi hosts in the cluster. This datastore is what VMs use for storage, and it is built and managed by the vSAN layer, making it an integral part of the cluster's architecture.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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vSAN datastore
Why this is correct
Correct: The datastore is the aggregated storage.
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vSAN network
Why this is correct
Correct: Network is required for communication.
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vSAN witness host
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Witness is only for stretched clusters.
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ESXi hosts
Why this is correct
Correct: ESXi hosts form the cluster.
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vCenter Server
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: vCenter manages but is not part of the cluster.
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