HP StorageWorks Device Mapper Multipath Enablement Kit for HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays installation and reference guide (AA-RW8RE-TE, June 2009)

About this guide
This guide describes the Device Mapper Multipath enablement for HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays (DM
Multipath) and provides information to help you:
• Install DM Multipath
• Configure DM Multipath
• Use DM Multipath
• Troubleshoot DM Multipath
Intended audience
This document is intended for users who install, configure, and manage DM Multipath in their Linux
server environment. Readers must be familiar with Linux system administration, including hardware
and software installation.
Related documentation
The Device Mapper Multipath Enablement Kit for HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays release notes provides
related information:
The document is available with the Device Mapper installation kit, and also in the Manual page of
the HP Business Support Center website:
http://www.hp.com/support/manuals
In the Storage section, click Storage Software and then select Multi-path Device Mapper for Linux
Software under Storage Infrastructure Software list.
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