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# View storage containers

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

## Prerequisites

See Roles and associated permissions to determine the user roles that can perform this task.

## About this task

To view the storage container list:

## Steps

1. Select the storage system.
2. Select Storage > vVol Dashboard.
3. Click Storage Containers to display the Storage Containers list view and click a storage container to view its details.
   The following properties display in the list view:
   - Name—The name of the storage container
   - Storage Container Type—The type of storage container, for example, SCSI or NVMe/TCP
   - Storage Resources—The number of associated storage resources
   - Subscribed Used (%)—The current percentage of subscribed tracks within the storage container, in relation to the limit imposed on all the storage resources within the storage container
   - Subscribed Limit (GB)—The current total limit of all storage resources in GB

   The following controls are available:

   - —View storage container details
   - Create— Create storage containers
   - Modify— Modify storage containers
   - Create VASA Replication Group— Create VASA Replication Groups
   - Delete— Delete storage containers

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