· Enable LVM Resignaturing on the first ESX host:
- Log in to the ESX host with VI Client.
- Click the Configuration tab.
- Select the Advanced setting option.
- Choose the LVM section.
- Set the value of LVM.EnableResignaturing to 1.
- Save the change.
- Click the storage adapter tab.
- Click Rescan
Adapter located at the top right corner of the
interface.
Note: There is no need to select an HBA. All are rescanned. - Leave the default option and proceed.
You are now able to see the VMFS volumes with labels prefixed with snap. - Once done please undo Resignature
· Disable LVM Resignaturing:
- Log on to the ESX host with VI client.
- Click the Configuration tab.
- Select the Advanced setting option.
- Choose the LVM section.
- Set the value of LVM.EnableResignaturing to 0.
- Save the change.
No snapshot messages are visible in /var/log/vmkernel.