2V0-622 · Question #251
Which two statements are true about Permanent Device Loss (PDL)? (Choose two.)
The correct answer is A. All paths are shown asDeadfor the affected device. E. The operational state of the affected device changes toLost Communication. Permanent Device Loss (PDL) is indicated by all device paths showing as Dead and the device operational state changing to Lost Communication.
Question
Which two statements are true about Permanent Device Loss (PDL)? (Choose two.)
Options
- AAll paths are shown asDeadfor the affected device.
- BThe datastore cluster is incorrectly configured.
- CThedatastore on the affected device shown a yellow warning sign.
- DThe datastore on the affected device shows a red error sign.
- EThe operational state of the affected device changes toLost Communication.
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A86% (32)
- B8% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D3% (1)
Why each option
Permanent Device Loss (PDL) is indicated by all device paths showing as Dead and the device operational state changing to Lost Communication.
During PDL, the storage array returns SCSI sense codes signaling a permanent failure, causing ESXi to mark every path to that device as Dead rather than simply unavailable or unknown, which is the primary distinguishing indicator of PDL versus APD.
Datastore cluster misconfiguration is unrelated to PDL, which is a storage-layer failure condition caused by the device itself becoming permanently inaccessible.
The datastore does not show a yellow warning sign during PDL; a yellow warning indicates a non-critical or degraded state such as reduced path redundancy, not a complete permanent device failure.
While a red error indicator may appear in the vSphere Client UI, it is not one of the two primary definitive symptoms that characterize PDL at the device and path level.
The operational state of the affected device changes to Lost Communication because ESXi can no longer communicate with the device at all, reflecting the permanent disconnection signaled by the storage array's SCSI sense codes.
Concept tested: Permanent Device Loss PDL symptoms in vSphere storage
Source: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.storage.doc/GUID-1B33DC6D-DD62-4D10-9564-D3F9D8E66B27.html
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