Technical data
About this guide
HP Device Mapper Multipath (HPDM Multipath) software kit is an HP released Device Mapper multipath
binary based on Device Mapper included in Linux operating system distributions with enablement for
HP StorageWorks Disk Arrays. This guide describes the Device Mapper multipath enablement for HP
StorageWorks Disk Arrays (HPDM Multipath) and provides information to help you:
• Determine hardware and software prerequisites
• Install HPDM Multipath
• Configure HPDM Multipath
• Use HPDM Multipath
• Troubleshoot HPDM Multipath
NOTE:
This version of HPDM Multipath supports all the features available in the earlier versions. It also supports a
rangeofnewfeaturesandOS.Formoreinformation,seeWhat's New.
Intended audience
This document is intended for users who install, configure, and manage HPDM Multipath in their Linux
server environment. Readers must be familiar with Linux system administration, including hardware
and software installation.
Document conventions and symbols
Table 1 Document conventions
Convention
Element
Medium blue, underlined text
(h
ttp://www.hp.com)
Website addresses
Bold font
• Key names
• Text typed into a GUI element, such as into a box
• GUI elements that are clicked or selected, such as menu and list items,
buttons, and check boxes
Italic font Text e
mphasis
Monospace font
• File and directory names
• System output
• Code
• Text typed a t the command line
Monospace, italic font
• Code variables
• Command-line variables
Monospace, bold font
Emphasis of file and directory names, system output, code, and text
typed a t the command line
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