datastore free space does not change after directory deletion

[aleceiffel]

When I delete a directory with an 8G vmdk file from the datastore browser in virtual infrastructure center there is no change in the amount of free space available in the datastore. I right click the directory in the datastore browser and chose "delete from disk". Even after I refresh, the free space stays the same. Is there something I need to do to reclainm the space? Is there some sort "recycle bin" type of setup on the ESX server?

[mcowger]

The free space in that view doesn't update instantly - I've seen it take up to an hour.

--Matt

[adolopo]

What kind of Datastore? FC? NFS? NFS mounts are kinda goofy like that.

[jitendrakmr]

To see it updated immediately try running "service mgmt-vmware restart" after disabling HA on that host.

Jitendra Kumar

MCSE 2003, VCP, CCNA, ITIL Foundation

[Rajeev_S]

Hi,

It's just GUI not getting refreshed. Go to Datastore View and refresh the datastore in which the free space was showing wrong.

Hope this helps