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vprob.vmfs.volume.locked

Summary

VMFS volume on the host is currently locked due to an I/O error.

Causes

I/O error, perhaps caused by bad shutdown due to power failure, or faulty controller/connection.

Resolutions

You may attempt to reload the VMFS volume metadata with the following command:

 # vmkfstools -B <vmfs device>

Refer to this VMware KB article for more information.

External

Refer to the VMware Online Documentation for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.