Users Guide

Removing a Datastore or RDM
Use the Remove Storage wizard to remove a datastore or RDM.
Remove a VMFS Datastore
A VMFS datastore can be removed using the vSphere Web Client Plugin.
1. Select an object in inventory that can be a parent of a datastore:
• Datacenter
• Host
• Cluster
2. Select a datastore in inventory.
3. Select Actions → All Dell Storage Actions → Remove Datastore.
The Remove Datastores page opens. By default, the VMFS tab is selected.
4. Click to select the datastores to remove. To select all datastores, click Choose All.
5. Select a retention option for the datastore.
6. Click Next.
The Ready to Complete page opens.
7. Click Finish.
Related Links
Volume Retention
Remove an RDM
An RDM can be removed using the vSphere Web Client Plugin.
1. Select a virtual machine in inventory with an RDM to remove.
2. Select Actions → All Dell Storage Actions → Remove Raw Device.
The Remove Storage wizard starts.
3. Select one or more RDMs to remove.
4. Click Next.
The Volume Retention page appears.
5. Select a retention option for the raw devices.
6. Click Next.
The Ready to Complete page appears.
7. Click Finish.
Related Links
Select Raw Device
Volume Retention
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