: Most Windows-based VMFS tools only provide read access. Do not attempt to write data, as it may corrupt the volume. VMFS 6 Compatibility : Ensure the tool specifically supports (introduced with ESXi 6.5); older tools like vmfs-tools (v0.0.4) often only support VMFS 5 and below. vmfsrecover.com for this process? Can I mount a VMFS formatted HDD from Windows or Linux 26 Feb 2011 —
to Windows physically (SAS, HBA, or iSCSI). Make sure Windows sees it in Disk Management but does not initialize it. mount vmfs 6 windows hot
Mount via a Linux VM or Live CD with vmfs-tools (recommended for technical control) : Most Windows-based VMFS tools only provide read access
Here's a step-by-step guide to mounting a VMFS 6 datastore on Windows using VMFS Tools: mount vmfs 6 windows hot