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# Delete storage containers

VMware vVols enables data replication, snapshots, and encryption to be controlled at the VMDK level instead of the LUN level, where these data services are performed on a per VM (application level) basis from the storage array.

## Prerequisites

You cannot delete containers with used capacity.

## About this task

To delete a storage container:

## Steps

1. Select the storage system.
2. Select Storage > vVol Dashboard.
3. Click Storage Containers to display the Storage Containers list view.
4. Select the storage container that you want to delete, click , and click Delete.
5. Click OK.

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