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rajnath27
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Unable to add a previously configured Virtual Disk to a VM

I get the below error while trying to add a previously configured Virtual Disk to ESXi 4.1 Host. Please Help.

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aravinds3107
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Welcome to the Communities,

Check KB2001218 and see if its relevant to your situation

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santosh42
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It probably happened because of the disk format.

You can import the disk to be compatible on a ESX host by using the below command (login into the esxi via techsupport mode or ILO)

vmkfstools -i <ProblematicDisk> <AnyName>

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