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title: "com.vmware.vc.host.problem.vFlashResource.inaccessible"
description: "The host vSphere flash resource is inaccessible. The vCenter Server was unable to connect to the virtual flash resource on the host for a long period of time. Ensure that the virtual flash resource is set up in a proper way."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/com.vmware.vc.host.problem.vflashresource.inaccessible.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > vCenter Server Alarms > Veeam VMware: Host vSphere Flash resource status Alarm > com.vmware.vc.host.problem.vFlashResource.inaccessible"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# com.vmware.vc.host.problem.vFlashResource.inaccessible

## Summary

The host vSphere flash resource is inaccessible.

## Causes

The vCenter Server was unable to connect to the virtual flash resource on the host for a long period of time.

## Resolution

Ensure that the virtual flash resource is set up in a proper way.

## External

Refer to this [VMware KB article](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/7-0/vsphere-storage-7-0/using-flash-devices-with-esxi-hosts/using-virtual-flash-resource-in-vsphere-environment.html) for more information on the virtual flash resource.