View storage resources

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.

About this task

To view the storage resource list:

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 and click An icon showing the letter i.
  5. Click the number next to Storage Resources to display the Storage Resources list view.
    The following properties display:
    • Name—The name of the capability profile
    • SRP—The number of the SRP
    • Service Level—The name of the service level
    • Workload—The name of the workload
    • Subscribed Used (%)—The current percent of subscribed tracks within the storage resource in relation to the limit imposed on the storage resource
    • Subscribed Limit (GB)—The subscribed capacity limit within the storage resource

    The following controls are available: