Delete 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.

Prerequisites

You cannot delete containers with used capacity.

About this task

To delete a storage container:

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 that you want to delete, click An icon showing three dots arranged in a vertical row, signifying a menu with more options, and click Delete.
  5. Click OK.