Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO)

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