I researched this it says to delete snapshots, is there another method that can be used to get this function back?
info hard disk 1, thin prov. storage default, disk file xxxx.vmdk
thx for the feedback.
Usual reasons for a grayed out disk size are snapshots (which doesn't seem to be the case here), or disk on virtual IDE controllers.
To find out other possible reasons, the VM's vmware.log file might help.
André
... some questions.
IIRC resizing a virtual disk larger than 2TB required downtime in some older versions.
André
no, I compared another vm settings that is on the same hosts as the that vm the hard drive space is not grayed out. also its using scsi controllers,
which vSphere version do you use? Version 6.5.0.32000 Build 15259038
on which VMFS version (VMFS5/VMFS6) is the VM stored? VMFS 5, *keep this setup is a cluster there are other vm's using the same data store. and as I mentioned I can adjust hardrive size on the one on the same data store
which VMware Tools version is installed in the VM? Running, version:11265 (Current) *same as the one that is working.
what's the virtual disk's size? currently 200gb would like to go to 400gb, just want to bump it up to 200gb
Hi
If the VM disks are on snapshots, then the only way to increase the capacity is by consolidating snapshots. If there are no snapshots, then probably the VM is locked by another job in vCenter or any other software.
To clear the lock, you have following option:
1.If VM is backed up by a backup VM/software, please ensure the VM disks are detached from backup proxy VM.
2. If removing VM from inventory is feasible, please try that.
3. Check these KBs to clear disabled processes from vCenter database -->
there is only 1 snapshot, created 7/8/20
can I save it somewhere vs delete?
Seems I misunderstood your initial post. I thought that there's no snapshot.
can I save it somewhere vs delete?
No, in order to resize a virtual disk, it must have no snapshots, because the snapshot file points to data blocks within the parent virtual disk file.
André
Is it possible that you have an RDM?
Else you will have to consolidate snapshots.
Snapshots have to be consolidated. Capacity of VM disks running on snapshots cannot be increased.
To consolidate the changes to the disk, please choose the 'delete all' option. This will write the changes to the disk and remove the snapshot disk.
Hope that helps
no I am asking can I save a copy of the current snapshot somewhere else then delete it from it vcenter?
basically create a copy somewhere else in case I need to restore.
Are you able to clone the VM?
Unfortunately no, that won't work.
As soon as the base/parent virtual disk is modified (e.g. resized), the snapshot file cannot be used anymore.
André
this is for increasing size for the c drive only.
disk file is a *.vmk
no physical lun attached
the second hard drive which I do not want to increase is a *.vmk file and has a physical lun
Hi
To keep a copy of the snapshot,
You can create a new folder within the datastore and copy the VMDK and it's snapshot disks from datastore browser. (Base vmdk along with all snapshot disks should be copied and not just the snapshot vmdk).
Or
Try cloning the virtual machine.
Please note, it is not recommended to run a VM on a snapshot for a longer duration. Unlike a traditional VM disk, snapshot disk will keep growing as and when data is written to it and additional space from the datastore will be utilized.
I saw that option, will research it
so not even turning of the vm would allow the increase of the hard disk?
VM disks that are running on snapshots cannot be increased even when powered off.