Adding node to vsan cluster

Products

• VMware vSAN

Issue/Introduction

Adding a new host to an existing vSAN cluster that does not have identical hardware.

Environment

vSAN - Any Version

Cause

Adding a new host to an existing vSAN Cluster

Resolution

As stated in the following knowledge base article, KB:326537, Mixing Hybrid and All-Flash Disk Groups is not supported in vSAN clusters.

Verify the hardware and driver / firmware combination are supported on the vSAN Hardware Compatibility List for the version of vSAN.

Additional Information

It is recommended to have uniformly configured hosts as stated here, in our Administering vSAN Guide.

To find supporting driver / firmware combinations for vSAN, go to the vSAN Hardware Compatibility List (HCL), and under “Storage & Availability” look for specific vSAN links.