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HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Guide HP Part Number: AX696-96344 Published: December 2013 Edition: 5 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 2
. Revision 2 November 2012 Updated versions supported and branding. Revision 3 March 2013 Updated versions supported and branding. Revision 4 September 2013 Updated troubleshooting information. Revision 5 December 2013 Updated the supported versions of Microsoft Windows Server (including - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 3
the instructions specific to Multi-Site SAN configurations in the rest of this chapter. You can also refer to the HP StoreVirtual Storage Multi-Site Configuration Guide, available on the HP StoreVirtual Management Software .iso or on the HP StoreVirtual 4000 Storage Manuals page of the HP Business - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 4
service. If currently using the DSM for MPIO, then upgrade to the latest version. Recommended uses for the DSM for MPIO: • For maximum possible performance for specified configurations. • With Multi-Site SAN storage of the Microsoft iSCSI Software Initiator Version 2.X Users Guide. 4 Using MPIO - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 5
. You must select the Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for iSCSI option when installing the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator. ◦ Install the Version 9.x DSM for MPIO. • If you are running Version 8.0 or 8.1 of the DSM for MPIO, use the HP StoreVirtual Application Integration Solution Pack .iso to upgrade - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 6
Perform a silent install for Windows Server 2008 Server Core manually. If you are also using the Multi-Site SAN features, you can assign servers to specific sites to avoid high-latency connections between sites. For more information, see the HP StoreVirtual Storage Multi-Site Configuration Guide - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 7
volumes with the default Target Portal setting. Using multiple cluster VIPs when connecting to a Multi-Site SAN Use the Virtual IP address of the HP StoreVirtual Storage cluster when connecting to volumes using MPIO. In a Multi-Site SAN, you must enter the VIPs of all the multi-site clusters on all - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 8
supported, Fail Over and Round Robin. • Fail Over Only - Also called active/passive MPIO. Two (or more) I/O paths are built between the server and the storage. One path is actively used for I/O to the storage affects the number of iSCSI connections created to the volume. The number of connections - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 9
Figure 5 DSM for MPIO with two NICs in the server and Round Robin MPIO load balancing Figure 6 Microsoft DSM with two NICs in the server and Fail Over MPIO load balancing Figure 7 Microsoft DSM with two NICs in the server and Round Robin MPIO load balancing NOTE: Be sure to follow the steps below to - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 10
either Fail Over Only or Round Robin. 6. Click OK. 7. Click OK. Troubleshooting MPIO Verifying DSM for MPIO operations After logging on to a volume via iSCSI , the DSM for MPIO automatically builds a data path to each storage system in the cluster and one administrative path. You can verify the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 11
from the diskpart command line. Table 1 Additional troubleshooting for the DSM for MPIO Issue Description HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO driver info is not Beginning with release 10.0, the DSM for MPIO driver is displayed under Storage controllers in the Windows Device listed under the - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 12
troubleshooting for the DSM for MPIO (continued) Issue Description Manager, right-click the offline disk and select Online. Repeat for each offline disk. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 NIC teaming is not supported for MPIO. 4. Reboot the system. Performing a silent uninstall for the Windows 2008 - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 13
Product model names and numbers • Technical support registration number (if applicable) • Product serial numbers • Error messages • Operating system type and revision level • Detailed questions Subscription service HP recommends that you register your product for HP Support Alerts at: http://www.hp - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 14
information, see the following HP websites: • http://www.hp.com • http://www.hp.com/go/storage • http://www.hp.com/service_locator • http://www.hp.com/go/StoreVirtualDownloads • http://www.hp.com/go/storevirtualcompatibility • http://www.hp.com/storage/whitepapers 14 Support and other resources - HP StoreVirtual 4335 | 11.0 HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO Deployment Gu - Page 15
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HP StoreVirtual DSM for Microsoft MPIO
Deployment Guide
HP Part Number: AX696-96344
Published: December 2013
Edition: 5