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Configuration: Device Mapper Multipath for Linux 211
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Configuration: Device Mapper
Multipath for Linux
Overview
The MD3600f Series storage array uses a Linux operating system software
framework, known as Device Mapper (DM), to enable multipath capabilities
on Linux Host Servers. The DM multipath functionality is provided by a
combination of drivers and utilities. This chapter describes how to use those
utilities to complete the process of enabling an MD3600f Series storage array
on a Linux system.
The Device Mapper technology replaces an earlier, proprietary technology,
known as MPP. MPP was used to enable multipathing for a previous MD
generation, the MD3000 Series of storage arrays.
NOTE: The required Device Mapper software components are installed on a Linux
host server by running the MD3600f Series Resource media installation program on
the server, and selecting either the Full or Host install option. For detailed
installation procedures see the
Dell PowerVault MD3600f and MD3620f storage
arrays Deployment Guide
.
Benefits of using DM Multipath include:
Detects path failure and re-routes I/O to other available paths
Revalidates failed paths after path restoration
Utilizes multiple available paths to maximize performance
Reconfigures path usage based on path states and error conditions
Unifies multiple device nodes into a single logical multipath device node
Indentifies a new multipathed LU and automatically configures a new
multipath node
Provides device name persistency for DM devices under /dev/mapper/
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