The esx.audit.usb.config.changed message is received when the configuration of USB devices connected to a host changes. Configuration changes include the following:
A USB device is detached from the host
A USB device is connected to the host
A virtual machine claims the USB device
A virtual machine releases the USB device
Example
The following is an example of the message received when a configuration change occurs:
USB configuration has changed.
Environment
VMware vSphere ESXi 5.0 VMware vCenter Server 5.0.x VMware vCenter Server 6.0.x
Resolution
This is an information-only event.
If the vCenter Server is flooded with this message and is causing performance deterioration, determine which host the message corresponds to and check the following: - Any physical USBs plugged into the ESXi host server (reseat the USB) - Any VM that has USB port integrated - KVM USBs - If using USB passthrough, ensure compatibility * Supported USB device models for passthrough from an ESX or ESXi host to a virtual machine (1021345) - https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1021345