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Each cluster shared volume (CSV) supports one VM or many VMs. How many VMs to place on a CSV is a function of user preference, the workload, and how PowerStore storage features such as snapshots and replication will be used. Placing multiple VMs on a CSV is a good design starting point in most scenarios. Adjust this strategy for specific uses cases.
Some advantages for a many-to-one strategy include:
Some advantages for a one-to-one strategy include:
Other strategies include placing VHDs with a common purpose on a CSV. For example, place boot VHDs on a common CSV, and place data VHDs on other CSVs.