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darktemper
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Question about re-creating vmdk file for RDM

Hi Folk,

Facing a problem on using command to re-create vmdk file for RDM.

I have read thru http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=102625... and want to using vmkfstools -z command to re-creating vmdk file for the rdm.

But fails. It prompts that

# vmkfstools -z naa.600a0b80002356e000005b856fa32d5f Server1_1.vmdk

Failed to create virtual disk: The specified device is not a valid physical disk device (20).

Anyone knows the reason?

Many thanks

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little_horse
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did you try the same command with full path, e.g vmkfstools -z /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.600a0b80002356e000005b856fa32d5f /vmfs/volumes/VMFS-datastore-name/VM-folder-name/Server1_1.vmdk

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darktemper
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Just a typo error...but many thanks for your kind help... :smileysilly:

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