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vcenter vm hardware: connection info

The connection_info structure provides information about the state and configuration of a removable virtual device.

Representation:

{
    "start_connected" : true,
    "allow_guest_control" : true,
    "state" : "CONNECTED"
}

Attributes:

Name Type Description
Required
state string Connection status of the virtual device.

Defines the valid states for a removable device that is configured to be connected. Value is one of:
CONNECTED: The device is connected and working correctly.
RECOVERABLE_ERROR: Device connection failed due to a recoverable error; for example, the virtual device backing is currently in use by another virtual machine.
UNRECOVERABLE_ERROR: Device connection failed due to an unrecoverable error; for example, the virtual device backing does not exist.
NOT_CONNECTED: The device is not connected.
UNKNOWN: The device status is unknown.
start_connected boolean Flag indicating whether the virtual device should be connected whenever the virtual machine is powered on.
allow_guest_control boolean Flag indicating whether the guest can connect and disconnect the device.