View 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.

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 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: