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title: "esx.problem.storage.connectivity.lost"
description: "The event indicates a loss in connectivity to the specified storage device. The path indicated is the last path that went down."
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dateModified: "2026-09-10"
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# esx.problem.storage.connectivity.lost

## Summary

The event indicates a loss in connectivity to the specified storage device. The path indicated is the last path that went down.

## Causes

Failure of the storage connection cable, disconnect of cable, failure of the physical storage adapter, failure of disk controller, port, and so on.

## Resolutions

Refer to this [VMware KB article](http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1009553) for information on resolution steps.

## External

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