# datavolume

The describe datavolume command retrieves detailed information about a specific Data Volume (DV) in the Kubernetes cluster. This includes metadata, requested storage, access modes, current status, binding details, and the associated Persistent Volume (PV), if applicable.

## Usage

```
cldkctl describe datavolume [name] [flags]
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl describe datavolume [name]
```

2. Replace \[name] with the Data Volume name you want to inspect.
3. To view the resource name, refer to the corresponding get datavolume section.
4. If the resource is located in a non-default namespace, include the `-n` or `--namespace` flag followed by the namespace name.

```
cldkctl describe [resource] [name] -n [namespace]
```

5. Once completed successfully, the detailed information about the specified Data Volume will appear in your terminal. The output includes metadata, PVC specifications, source type, and condition status.

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The following table describes the additional fields specific to the DataVolume resource.

| Column                             |                                                                                              |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| spec.pvc                           | Defines the configuration of the PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) associated with the DataVolume. |
| spec.pvc.accessModes               | Lists how the volume can be mounted.                                                         |
| spec.pvc.resource.requests.storage | The amount of storage requested for the volume.                                              |
| spec.pvc.storageClassName          | The name of the StorageClass used to provision the volume.                                   |
| spec.resource                      | Indicates the data source used to populate the DataVolume.                                   |
| status.conditions                  | Lists the current condition states of the DataVolume.                                        |
| status.conditions.message          | Provides detailed messages regarding the current state or issues.                            |
| status.phase                       | Shows the overall lifecycle phase of the DataVolume.                                         |

## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}

1. This command supports [global flags](/guidance-for-individual/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details.
2. For common metadata fields, refer to the Common Output Fields table at the beginning of this section.
   {% endhint %}

| Flag       | Description                           |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------- |
| -h, --help | Help for describe datavolume command. |


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