+ /*
+ * Non-zoned block drivers do not follow zoned storage constraints
+ * (i.e. sequential writes to zones). Refuse mixing zoned and non-zoned
+ * drivers in a graph.
+ */
+ if (!parent_bs->drv->supports_zoned_children &&
+ child_bs->bl.zoned == BLK_Z_HM) {
+ /*
+ * The host-aware model allows zoned storage constraints and random
+ * write. Allow mixing host-aware and non-zoned drivers. Using
+ * host-aware device as a regular device.
+ */
+ error_setg(errp, "Cannot add a %s child to a %s parent",
+ child_bs->bl.zoned == BLK_Z_HM ? "zoned" : "non-zoned",
+ parent_bs->drv->supports_zoned_children ?
+ "support zoned children" : "not support zoned children");
+ return;
+ }
+