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title: "esx.problem.scsi.device.state.permanentloss.withreservationheld"
description: "Device has been removed or is permanently inaccessible, while holding a reservation. The storage device became unavailable to this host. For information on the problem impact and resolution steps, see this VMware KB article."
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dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# esx.problem.scsi.device.state.permanentloss.withreservationheld

## Summary

Device has been removed or is permanently inaccessible, while holding a reservation.

## Causes

The storage device became unavailable to this host.

## Resolutions

For information on the problem impact and resolution steps, see this [VMware KB article](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vsphere/vsphere/6-7/vsphere-storage-6-7/managing-esxi-storage-devices/identifying-esxi-storage-connectivity-problems.html).

## External

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