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  • 1.  Can we attach MS cluster VMDK to other VM to get the data?

    Posted Feb 01, 2015 06:42 AM

    Hi People - I am facing an issue with MS cluster server.

    Both node has Disk connected but cannot see data drive on Windows server.

    First node is up but with only C drive

    Second node is restarting after BSOD all the time.

    How can I get the data? Can I attach scsi disk to other vm so that i can get the data?

    Many Thanks.



  • 2.  RE: Can we attach MS cluster VMDK to other VM to get the data?

    Posted Feb 01, 2015 11:59 AM

    If all cluster nodes are down (i.e. no access to the virtual disk/RDM), this should work without issues.

    André



  • 3.  RE: Can we attach MS cluster VMDK to other VM to get the data?

    Posted Feb 01, 2015 01:05 PM

    Cannot access the cluster, disks are in the form of VMDK only, windows machine cannot see the drives and the content inside. How can i attach to a different VM? should I remove the quorum? will quorum removal affect the data? Kindly suggest..



  • 4.  RE: Can we attach MS cluster VMDK to other VM to get the data?

    Posted Feb 01, 2015 03:21 PM

    Simply add the existing virtual disk(s) to a helper VM. In the New HDD wizard, select "Use an existing disk" and browse to the .vmdk you want to attach.

    André



  • 5.  RE: Can we attach MS cluster VMDK to other VM to get the data?

    Posted Feb 01, 2015 05:42 PM

    Hi beckham007fifabeckham007fifa,

    Yes, we can attach vmdk to other and get data out of it.

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