Unable to Delete Unused Storage
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Unable to Delete Unused Storage

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Article ID: 408214

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Products

VMware vCenter Server VMware vCenter Server 8.0

Issue/Introduction

Unable to delete unused storage.   Storage previously removed. vCLS datastore showing "(inaccessible)" in vCenter Storage view, with no option to delete it.

Environment

vCenter 8.0

Cause

Running vCLS VMs still referencing the datastore.

Resolution

Disable DRS and enter Retreat Mode, allowing the vCLS VMs to shut down and release the allocated datastore.

Disable vCLS on a Cluster via Retreat Mode