What is the minimum number of data SVMs a cluster must have to serve data to clients?

A cluster must have at least one data Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) to serve data to clients. A data SVM is essentially a virtual instance within a NetApp cluster that allows data access, enabling clients to connect and perform operations on the storage resources.

Having a minimum of one data SVM ensures that the cluster is capable of hosting and serving data efficiently, providing the necessary protocols and interfaces for client access. If there were fewer than one SVM (which is not feasible), there would be no way for clients to interact with the data stored in the cluster.

Therefore, establishing at least one data SVM is crucial for functionality and access, allowing the cluster to fulfill its role in data serving.