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title: "esx.problem.scsi.device.state.permanentloss.pluggedback"
description: "Device has been plugged back in after being marked permanently inaccessible. No data consistency guarantees. Host has detected a storage device that has been marked inaccessible. For more information, see this VMware KB article."
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dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# esx.problem.scsi.device.state.permanentloss.pluggedback

## Summary

Device has been plugged back in after being marked permanently inaccessible. No data consistency guarantees.

## Causes

Host has detected a storage device that has been marked inaccessible.

## Resolutions

For more information, see this [VMware KB article](https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/318712/permanent-device-loss-pdl-and-allpathsdo.html).

## External

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