Microsoft Multipath I/O Step-by-Step Guide

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

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