partedUtil getptbl /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.600507...
Step 5: Mount attempt on ESXi: # esxcli storage vmfs snapshot mount -l Prod-HighSpeed recover vmfs datastore
Before attempting advanced recovery, check if the datastore is truly gone or simply disconnected. VMware vSphere VMFS partedUtil getptbl /vmfs/devices/disks/naa
By following these best practices and understanding the recovery process, you'll be better equipped to manage and protect your VMFS datastores. recover vmfs datastore
Look for the device identifier (usually starts with naa. or eui. ) that corresponds to your missing storage. You can usually identify it by size.
Maya stared at the now-green dashboard. Somewhere in the datacenter, a disk blinked its steady heartbeat. She smiled. Another VMFS ghost story, beaten by knowing exactly where VMware hides its backup superblocks.