Can you storage vMotion an RDM?
When migrating Physical mode RDM pointer files that are greater than 2TB using Storage vMotion, you must use the vSphere Web Client. Physical mode RDM data can be migrated to VMDK disks only through cold migration. If using N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), Storage vMotion is not supported.
How do I move a VM to a RDM disk?
To ensure that the RDM pointers files are not stored on a local datastore, validate the location of the destination datastore:
- Identify where the RDM pointer files are stored:
- Navigate to VM > Select Migrate > Change datastore.
- Click Advanced.
- Click Current Location.
- Select the destination datastore.
- Click OK.
What is the difference between RDM and VMDK?
VMDK—This is a file that appears as a hard drive to the guest operating system. Essentially, it is a virtual hard drive. RDM—This is also known as a pass-thru disk, and is a mapping file that acts as a proxy for a physical device such as a LUN.
Can you vMotion with local storage?
To perform vMotion, environments with shared storage are not required. For example, you can vMotion VMs between ESXi hosts with only local storage. Migrating a VM cross-cluster, the target cluster VM might not have access to the source cluster’s storage.
Can a RDM be used for storage vMotion?
Storage vMotion of virtual machines using virtual compatibility mode RDMs is supported. However, clustered applications or clustered virtual machine configurations do not support Storage vMotion. RDM Considerations and Limitations. RDM .vmdk pointer files must reside on VMFS datastores.
What happens to virtual machine files after storage vMotion?
Storage vMotion When you perform Storage vMotion, the virtual machine files are physically relocated to a destination datastore. The same host retains ownership or registration of the virtual machine after Storage vMotion completes.
Can a RDM be used to migrate a virtual machine?
For instructions on using Storage vMotion, see Migration with Storage vMotion. Storage vMotion of virtual machines using virtual compatibility mode RDMs is supported. However, clustered applications or clustered virtual machine configurations do not support Storage vMotion. RDM Considerations and Limitations.
Can a RDM pointer be relocated to a vmdk?
Physical mode RDM pointer files can be relocated to the destination datastore, but physical mode RDM data cannot be migrated to a VMDK disk using Storage vMotion. When migrating Physical mode RDM pointer files that are greater than 2TB using Storage vMotion, you must use the vSphere Web Client.