vmkfstools -e /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.60000000000000000000000000000000
| Tool | Pros | Cons | |------|------|------| | | Excellent file-level recovery, can recover VMDKs from formatted or overwritten datastores | Not free (~$80) | | Stellar Repair for VMFS | Good for corrupt metadata, preserves folder structure | Slower for large datastores | | UFS Explorer | Low-level access, works with RAID underlying VMFS | Steep learning curve | | DiskInternals VMFS Recovery | Wizard-based, easy for beginners | Limited preview without license |