VM with Multi-Writer Disks Failed To Power on from VC after offline Vmotion "The operation is not supported on the object. CBT-enabled VM having multi-writer disk(s) is not supported"

Products

• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:
The operation is not supported on the object. CBT-enabled VM having multi-writer disk(s) is not supported We are not able to change the VM port group or move it back to the old server

Environment

VMware ESXi 

Cause

Using CBT on VMs with disks where the multi-writer option is enabled is not supported. 

- See: Enabling or disabling simultaneous write protection provided by VMFS using the multi-writer flag

Resolution

Pending Resolution

Workaround:

• Confirm that CBT is not enabled for both Multi-Writer Disks OR disable CBT on the VMs where the Multi-writer disk is attached.
  • See: Changed Block Tracking (CBT) on virtual machines
• Access The host GUI and Power on the VM
• Connect VM network Port Group

Additional Information

Enabling or disabling simultaneous write protection provided by VMFS using the multi-writer flag

Impact/Risks:

VM Power on Fail and VM-port-group-not connecting after vMotion