--- title: "TimedOutHostOperationEvent" description: "This event indicates that an operation performed on the host timed out. The operation performed on {host.name} in {datacenter.name} timed out." canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/timedouthostoperationevent.html" breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Warning > TimedOutHostOperationEvent" dateModified: "2026-09-10" --- # TimedOutHostOperationEvent ## Summary This event indicates that an operation performed on the host timed out. ## Causes The operation performed on {host.name} in {datacenter.name} timed out. Typically, a previous event in the sequence of events contains more information on the cause of the operation timing out. ## Resolutions Timeout for remote command may exceed the default time-out value set in VI Client. This results in a time-out error and the operation fails. Check previous event in the sequence of events for more information. ## External Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information.