When you connect to an ESXi host by using the VMware Host Client , you can perform different storage management tasks on the ESXi host, including configuring adapters, creating datastores, and viewing storage device information.
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Working with Datastores in the VMware Host Client Managing Storage Adapters in the VMware Host Client vCenter Server by using the VMware Host Client , you can perform various tasks on your storage adapters, such as configuring various iSCSI components. Managing Storage Devices in the VMware Host Client VMware Host Client to manage local and networked storage devices that the ESXi host you are managing has access to. Managing Persistent Memory ESXi 6.5 provides support for the latest computer memory technology, which is called non-volatile memory (NVM) or persistent memory (PMem). PMem combines the high data transfer rate of volatile computer memory with the persistence and resiliency of traditional storage. PMem devices have low access latency and can retain stored data through reboots or power outages. Monitoring Storage in the VMware Host Client VMware Host Client , you can monitor the storage health of the ESXi host that you are managing. You can also view events and tasks associated with the different datastores, storage adapters, and storage devices on the host that you are managing. Performing Storage Refresh and Rescan Operations in the VMware Host Client VMware Host Client displays. It updates information such as the datastore capacity. When you perform storage management tasks or make changes in the SAN configuration, you might need to rescan your storage.
