This document discusses Microsoft® Multipath I/O (MPIO) and related features. The following topics are included:

• Understanding MPIO Features and Components
  
  
• Installing and Configuring MPIO
  
  
  • Referencing MPCLAIM Examples
    
    
• Adding a Hardware ID for Use with MPIO and Viewing Hidden Devices
  
  
• Determining the Hardware ID to Be Managed by MPIO
  
  
• Enabling Software Tracing for MPIO
  
  
• Configuring MPIO Timers
  
  
  • Scripting the Configuration of MPIO Timer Values
    
    
• Appendix: Glossary of Terms