This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version.esx.problem.scsi.device.state.permanentloss.withreservationheld
Summary
Device has been removed or is permanently inaccessible, while holding a reservation.
Causes
The storage device became unavailable to this host.
Resolutions
For information on the problem impact and resolution steps, see VMware article Storage device becomes permanently lost while SCSI reservation is held by ESXi (2009302).
External
Refer to the VMware Online Documentation for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.