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Document Number:489444495
Functional Area: System i Integration with BladeCenter and System x
Subfunctional Area: iSCSI
Sub-Subfunctional Area: General
OS/400 Release:6.1; V6R1M0
Product: I5/OS (5761SS100)
I5/OS (5761SS1NT)
Product Release:N/A


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Document Title
Multipath I/O Setup for Windows Server 2008

Document Description
To set up multipath I/O on Windows Server 2008, do the following:

Step 1: Start the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service

Note: It is recommended to enable this service for automatic start.

Do one of the following:
oFrom the Start button select Administrative Tools -> Services. Right-click on Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service, and select Properties. Change the startup type to Automatic, and start the service.
oRun the following commands:

C:\>net start msiscsi
C:\>sc config msiscsi start= auto
Step 2: Install Windows component MPIO
oFrom the Start button select Administrative Tools -> Server Manager. Scroll down to the Features Summary section. Select Add Features, and choose MPIO from the list.
oAlternatively run the following command:

C:\>ocsetup MultipathIo /norestart
Step 3: Discover and claim multi-path devices

Do one of the following:
oFrom the Start button select ->All Programs->MPIO. Locate the second tab labeled Discover Multi-Paths. Check the box next to Add support for iSCSI devices. Click the Add button.
oRun the following command:

C:\>mpclaim -r -i -a ""



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