(if original datastore is gone):
Always test recovery steps on a dummy LUN before attempting on production data. recovering vmfs datastore
Volume Name UUID Extent Number Snapshot UUID Datastore1 abc123... 0 def456... To mount without resignaturing (temporary, read-only): (if original datastore is gone): Always test recovery
esxcli storage vmfs snapshot list Output example: " VMs missing
Use UFS Explorer – it automatically detects VMFS5/6 and can rebuild the partition table. Scenario B: Corrupted VMFS Metadata (Superblock, File Allocation) Symptoms: Datastore shows as "Unmounted" or "Corrupt," VMs missing, but LUN size correct.