vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-storage-guide

Chapter 1 Introduction to StorageTable 1‐1. Storage Device Information (Continued)Storage Device InformationPartition FormatPartitionsMultipathing Policies (VMFSdatastores)Paths (VMFS datastores)DescriptionA partition scheme used by the storage device. It could be of a master boot record(MBR) or GUID partition table (GPT) format. The GPT devices can support datastoresgreater than 2TB. For more information, see “VMFS Datastores and Storage DiskFormats,” on page 135.Primary and logical partitions, including a VMFS datastore, if configured.Path Selection Policy and Storage Array Type Policy the host uses to manage paths tostorage. For more information, see Chapter 23, “Understanding Multipathing andFailover,” on page 215.Paths used to access storage and their status.Display Storage Devices for a Host in the vSphere Web ClientDisplay all storage devices available to a host. If you use any third-party multipathing plug-ins, the storagedevices available through the plug-ins also appear on the list.The Storage Devices view allows you to list the hosts' storage devices, analyze their information, andmodify properties.Procedure1 Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage.3 Click Storage Devices.All storage devices available to the host are listed under Storage Devices.4 To view details for a specific device, select the device from the list.5 Use tabs under Device Details to access additional information and modify properties for the selecteddevice.TabPropertiesPathsDescriptionView device properties and characteristics. View and modify multipathingpolicies for the device.Display paths available for the device. Disable or enable a selected path.Display Storage Devices for an Adapter in the vSphere Web ClientDisplay a list of storage devices accessible through a specific storage adapter on the host.Procedure1 Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab, and click Storage.3 Click Storage Adapters.All storage adapters installed on the host are listed under Storage Adapters.4 Select the adapter from the list and click the Devices tab.Storage devices that the host can access through the adapter are displayed.VMware, Inc. 19