Users Guide

NOTE: The Compression option is enabled only if the Allow Compression option has been set on the Storage Center.

Otherwise, the Compression option is not enabled, and cannot be selected. For information about managing the Allow

Compression option, see the

Dell Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide

Extend RDM Size

Use the Expansion Size page to specify a new, expanded size for an RDM of an existing volume.

• Original Size—Displays the current size of the volume.

• Extend to—Type a new, resized value for the volume.

• Storage Size Type—Select a unit of measure—GB or TB.

File System Version

Use the File System Version page to specify the version of the VMFS for the datastore.

If the host is running ESXi 6.5, the following options are available:

• VMFS-5—Select this option if the datastore will be accessed by hosts running ESXi version 6.0 or earlier.

• VMFS-6—Select this option to enable advanced format and automatic space reclamation.

Wizard Page Reference