View protocol endpoint details

VMware vVols enables data replication, snapshots, and encryption to be controlled at the VMDK level instead of the LUN level. 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 An icon showing the letter i.
    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