Hi Kafka Community, I would like to start a discussion on a new KIP proposal: KIP-1194: Optimize Replica Assignment for Broker Load Balance in Uneven Rack Configurations
We propose implementing a replica assignment strategy that prioritizes balanced distribution across brokers while weighting rack-level allocation by node count per rack. This approach eliminates performance bottlenecks caused by uneven broker distribution across racks, enabling enterprises to deploy Kafka clusters with flexible node counts without rigid scaling requirements. this solution significantly improves cost efficiency while maintaining rack awareness in production environments For a detailed description, please refer to the KIP document: KIP: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/KAFKA/KIP-1194%3A+Optimize+Replica+Assignment+for+Broker+Load+Balance+in+Uneven+Rack+Configurations Best regards Jialun Peng
