* @return The number of data shards.
     */
    public int getDataShards() {
        return dataShards;
    }

    /**
     * Sets the number of data shards.
     * @param dataShards The number of data shards.
     */
    public void setDataShards(final int dataShards) {
        this.dataShards = dataShards;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the number of filter shards.