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title: "esx.problem.scsi.device.is.ssd.failed"
description: "Failed to verify if the device from plugin is a Solid State Disk (SSD) device. Host failed to determine if the storage device is a Solid State Disk device. You can tag storage devices as SSD. For more information, see this VMware KB article."
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dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# esx.problem.scsi.device.is.ssd.failed

## Summary

Failed to verify if the device from plugin is a Solid State Disk (SSD) device.

## Causes

Host failed to determine if the storage device is a Solid State Disk device.

## Resolutions

You can tag storage devices as SSD. For more information, see this [VMware KB article](https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/341618/enabling-the-ssd-option-on-ssd-based-dis.html).

## External

Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.