df -h /vmfs/volumes/ If the datastore shows but VMs are not visible, run:
partedUtil get /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.xxxxxxxxxxxx Example output: 60801 255 63 976773168
esxcfg-storage -r vim-cmd hostsvc/datastore/reload Check mounted datastores:
Now create partition:
If the partition table becomes corrupted—due to accidental overwriting, failed resizing operations, controller issues, or human error—the datastore becomes inaccessible, and all VMs hosted on it appear lost. The good news: In many cases, without data loss.
On ESXi:
partedUtil get /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.xxxxxxxxxxxx If the output shows “Unknown” or no partitions, the table is likely corrupt.
: The partition table is small, but losing it can take down entire virtual infrastructure. Treat it with the respect it deserves. Need help? Always test recovery procedures in a lab environment before applying to production systems.
df -h /vmfs/volumes/ If the datastore shows but VMs are not visible, run:
partedUtil get /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.xxxxxxxxxxxx Example output: 60801 255 63 976773168
esxcfg-storage -r vim-cmd hostsvc/datastore/reload Check mounted datastores:
Now create partition:
If the partition table becomes corrupted—due to accidental overwriting, failed resizing operations, controller issues, or human error—the datastore becomes inaccessible, and all VMs hosted on it appear lost. The good news: In many cases, without data loss.
On ESXi:
partedUtil get /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.xxxxxxxxxxxx If the output shows “Unknown” or no partitions, the table is likely corrupt.
: The partition table is small, but losing it can take down entire virtual infrastructure. Treat it with the respect it deserves. Need help? Always test recovery procedures in a lab environment before applying to production systems.
