While we require Virtual Copy to be licensed for VVOLs on 3PAR due to the VM snapshots shifting from vSphere to the storage array, I don't believe this has an impact the ability to see the PE on the 3PAR array. As long as you are using the 3PAR OS firmware that supports VVOLs and have selected the appropriate host persona so the VASA Provider service on the array will load you should be able to see the PE regardless of if you have Virtual Copy licensed or not. I'll double check with the product team but I believe the only impact of not having Virtual Copy licensed will be an error if you attempt to initiate a VM snapshot.
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