Which feature can be used to evacuate a storage array that has been replaced?

Storage vMotion is designed specifically to migrate virtual machine disk files (VMDKs) from one storage location to another while the virtual machines are still running. This capability allows administrators to seamlessly evacuate data from a storage array that is being replaced and relocate it to a different storage solution without downtime. By using Storage vMotion, the data can be moved efficiently and safely, ensuring that virtual machines continue to operate normally during the migration process.

In contrast, vSphere vMotion is focused on migrating virtual machines between hosts in a cluster rather than on the storage level. Proactive HA and Predictive DRS are features intended for managing resource allocation and ensuring high availability within a cluster, but they do not specifically address the need to evacuate data from a storage array. Therefore, Storage vMotion is the most appropriate feature to use in this scenario, as it directly facilitates the evacuation of storage.