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Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2008 based Decision Support Systems using Dell EqualLogic 10GbE iSCSI Storage 16
During configuration of the MPIO DSM we chose the Least Queue Depth option as the default load
balancing policy, as shown in Figure 7. Using the Least Queue Depth option will cause the best path to
Note: Configuring EqualLogic DSM for MPIO provides enhanced performance benefits for
bandwidth intensive applications like SQL Server® DSS. The DSM also enables easier
configuration by automating setup of the iSCSI sessions (connections) to the target
volumes. MPIO settings can be specified using the “Remote Setup Wizard” program that is
installed by the HIT Kit. The wizard offers settings for load-balancing policies such as “Least
Queue Depth”, “Round Robin” and “Fail-Over”.
More information about the Dell EqualLogic Host Integration Toolkit can be found at the
following link: https://www.equallogic.com/support/download.aspx?id=9049
Figure6:LogicalMPIOiSCSISessions