databricks Platform · Updated Apr 28, 2026

5X-Large SQL warehouse size (Public Preview)

The 5X Large cluster size for serverless and pro SQL warehouses is in Public Preview in all regions.

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What it does

The 5X Large cluster size for serverless and pro SQL warehouses is in Public Preview in all regions. The 5X Large size provides 512 workers. Workspace admins can control access to this feature from the Previews page.

Why it matters

This article explains how to size, scale, and manage query queues for Databricks SQL warehouses to optimize performance and cost.

Key capabilities

If capacity exists, the query

If capacity exists, the query starts immediately.

If not, the query is

If not, the query is placed in a queue. IWM continuously monitors the queue. If wait times increase, the autoscaler quickly…

Architecture

Databricks Platform → Platform

In short

The 5X Large cluster size for serverless and pro SQL warehouses is in Public Preview in all regions. The 5X Large size provides 512 workers.

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Key takeaway

The 5X Large cluster size for serverless and pro SQL warehouses is in Public Preview in all regions.

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