Applies to Virtual Storage Console for VMware vSphere Description This article describes on how to identify misalignment over NFS on the storage system. Misalignment of I/O is possible over LUNs and N...Applies to Virtual Storage Console for VMware vSphere Description This article describes on how to identify misalignment over NFS on the storage system. Misalignment of I/O is possible over LUNs and NFS mounts (using virtualization products). At a basic level, misalignment is when a host improperly lays blocks on the storage system, which causes partial writes. For more information on misaligned I/O, see the following links. What is an unaligned I/O? TR-3747: Tech Release on Misalignment