Esxi Vmfs Data Recovery
When manual methods like re-registering VMX files fail, specialized software is required to scan the raw VMFS structure and rebuild the file hierarchy. VMware ESXi Data Recovery - Rossmann Repair Group
Before attempting recovery, check:
apt-get install vmfs-tools
The true solution to VMFS data loss is a layered defense: esxi vmfs data recovery
First, install vmfs-tools :