Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO)

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO) is a framework that allows you to develop multipath solutions that contain the hardware-specific information needed to optimize connectivity with your storage arrays. This help file explains some of the MPIO interface and features.

This help file includes the following topics:

• Add or Remove MPIO Support

• Multipath Device Discovery

• Install or Uninstall a DSM

• Capture the System's Current MPIO Configuration

• MPIO Policies

• MPIO Path Details

• DSM Details