If this returns errors, you can attempt a metadata refresh or repair. However, deep-level metadata repair is risky. If you have a valid backup of the VM files, restoring from backup is often safer than attempting to repair a corrupt filesystem, as repair tools can sometimes result in file system inconsistency.
vmfsPartitionGrowth /vmfs/devices/disks/<NAA_ID> vmware recover vmfs
: A practical guide for IT professionals on manually restoring partition tables using command-line tools, documented on the Broadcom Community . If this returns errors, you can attempt a
For severe corruption where no mount is possible: If this returns errors
Before using third-party software, VMware provides native utilities to check and sometimes repair volume integrity.