The esxcli storage core claiming namespace includes a number of troubleshooting commands.
These commands are not persistent and are useful only to developers who are writing PSA plug-ins or troubleshooting a system. If I/O is active on the path, unclaim and reclaim actions fail.
Important: The help for
esxcli storage core claiming includes the
autoclaim command. Do not use this command unless instructed to do so by VMware support staff.