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Summary
iSCSI target is no longer presented to the host.
Causes
iSCSI target that is used as a storage device is unmapped or is unavailable by the storage system.
Resolutions
For information on troubleshooting steps, see VMware article Troubleshooting ESXi/ESX connectivity to iSCSI arrays using software initiators (1003952).
External
Refer to the VMware Online Documentation for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.