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title: "esx.problem.storage.apd.timeout"
description: "Device or filesystem has entered the All Paths Down Timeout state after being in the All Paths Down state for N seconds. I/Os will be fast failed. All paths down timeout has expired for the storage device."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.storage.apd.timeout.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Storage Warning > esx.problem.storage.apd.timeout"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.storage.apd.timeout

## Summary

Device or filesystem has entered the All Paths Down Timeout state after being in the All Paths Down state for N seconds. I/Os will be fast failed.

## Causes

All paths down timeout has expired for the storage device.

## Resolutions

For more information on the problem and resolution steps, see this [VMware KB article](https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2032940).

## External

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