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When considering why a smaller than expected Virtual SAN datastore size could occur, network issues with the Virtual SAN vmkernel ports are critical factors. The vmkernel ports are responsible for facilitating communication between the various components of the Virtual SAN, including data traffic, cluster heartbeats, and other functionalities necessary for the SAN to operate properly.

If there is a network problem affecting the vmkernel ports, it can inhibit proper data distribution and replication within the cluster. As a result, not all disk resources may be correctly recognized or utilized by the Virtual SAN, leading to a situation where the datastore size appears smaller than it should be. This scenario can also lead to performance issues and degraded availability, as the system may not effectively manage the workloads or allocate resources properly.

In contrast, while the status of the VASA provider, the need to manage the cluster using the vSphere Web Client, or the enabling of vSphere High Availability could potentially impact usability and functionality, they are less directly related to the specific issue of datastore size being smaller than expected. For instance, the VASA provider primarily influences storage policies and capabilities, rather than the actual size calculations of the datastore. Managing the cluster through the vSphere Web Client is a usability concern and does not directly affect the datastore size