strange folder in datastore

[alex_wu]

Hi all,

I found there is a strange folder with the name .naa.6848f690d8eexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, and a file named "slotsfile" is in the folder.

My question:

-     is this folder important?

-      Can I delete it?

Thanks.

[AndreTheGiant · Accepted solution]

Don't delete it.

File or directory that starts with . are usually hidden and are used for VMFS metadata.

[alex_wu]

thanks.

but I found that other EXSi hosts do not have this folder. they're empty.

[nielse]

This is a reference to a specific datastore. You can compare the id by using the "Storage adapter" view in the configuration tab (view "paths"). Maybe you did something special with the specific datastore...

Since slotsfile are just a few kb and they are usually there for a reason I wouldn't delete it as already mentioned.

[alex_wu]

thanks.

the host has .slotsfile file is a master node in the HA. is it the reason?