Before attempting any recovery:
:Use the UUID or label provided in the previous step: esxcfg-volume -m "Datastore_Name" Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard recover vmfs datastore esxi 6 5
: Check your RAID controller or physical disk status to rule out hardware failure. Method 1: Mount as a Snapshot (Fastest Fix) Before attempting any recovery: :Use the UUID or
If native methods fail:
📍 Only attempt partedUtil if you have a backup of the partition table or are guided by VMware Support. 5. Using Professional Recovery Software Identify the disk: ls /vmfs/devices/disks/ on your host
Sometimes the VMFS partition table is deleted, but the data remains. You can use the partedUtil tool to fix this, but . Identify the disk: ls /vmfs/devices/disks/
on your host and connect using a tool like PuTTY . List disconnected volumes : esxcfg-volume -l Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard