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# View protocol endpoint details

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 protocol endpoint details:

## Steps

1. Select the storage system.
2. Select Storage > vVol Dashboard.
3. Click Protocol Endpoints.
4. Select the protocol endpoint and click .
   The following properties display:
   - Name—The name of the protocol endpoint
   - Volume Identifier—The volume identifier of the protocol endpoint
   - Status—The status of the protocol endpoint
   - Reserved—The reserved status of the protocol endpoint - valid values are Yes and No.
   - Masking Views—The total number of masking views associated with the protocol endpoint
   - Storage Groups—The total number of storage groups associated with the protocol endpoint