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# View protocol endpoints

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 protocol endpoints list:

## Steps

1. Select the storage system.
2. Select Storage > vVol Dashboard.
3. Click Protocol Endpoints to display the Protocol Endpoints list view.
   The following properties display:
   - Name—The volume ID of the protocol endpoint
   - Masking View—Indicates, using a or icon , if the protocol endpoint is in a masking view or not
   - Storage Groups—The number of associated storage groups
   The following controls are available:
   - —View protocol endpoint details
   - —Delete operations
   - Set Volume Identifier— Set volume identifiers