VMware Cloud Management and Automation Fundamentals — Question 26

A vSphere operator discovers a storage problem with the following PDL error message:
Permanently inaccessible device :naa.1234567890 has no more open connections.
What should the operator conclude from this error message?

Answer options

• A. A storage device is disconnected, but it can be reconnected by a host reboot.
• B. A storage device has failed and is expected to become available.
• C. A storage device has failed and is not expected to become available.
• D. A storage device is disconnected, but it is treated as a transient issue.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, is accurate because the error message indicates that the device is permanently inaccessible, suggesting a failure with no expectation of recovery. Option A is incorrect as it implies a simple reconnection is possible, while option B incorrectly suggests the device may become available again. Option D also misrepresents the situation by characterizing it as transient rather than permanent.