vmkfstools -R <vmdk_file_path>
vmkfstools is a command-line utility included with ESXi for disk operations. repair vmdk file corruption esxi
The internal metadata structures within the -flat.vmdk file, such as the Grain Directory or Grain Tables, are broken. This type of corruption is commonly triggered by: Abrupt host power failures or storage network disconnects. vmkfstools -R <
Run a detailed directory listing to determine the exact size of the -flat.vmdk data extent in bytes: ls -l *-flat.vmdk Use code with caution. repair vmdk file corruption esxi