Device Mapper (DM) Multipath software for Linux

Virtual Storage Platform Family Host Attachment Guide

Version
A3-02-2x
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-90RD7037-32

Refer to the native multipath configuration documentation from the OS vendor for important information about required settings and parameters for DM Multipath operations, including but not limited to:

  • Disabling the HBA failover function
  • Installing the kpartx utility
  • Creating the multipath device with the multipath command
  • Editing the /etc/modprobe.conf file
  • Editing the /etc/multipath.conf file
  • Configuring LVM
  • Configuring raw devices
  • Creating partitions with DM Multipath