Vnode is a virtual node. Normally, nodes are responsible for a single partitioning range in the full token range of a cluster. If vnodes are enabled, each node is responsible for several virtual nodes, effectively spreading a partitioning range across more nodes in the cluster. Doing so can reduce the risk of hotspotting, or straining one node in the cluster.
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