Multipath Install & Reboot

[Ray Sydnor_3]

After installing Multipath software on a ML350 , the server reboots as Windows 2003 Server is loading. It continues this cycle unless I choose "Last Known Good Configuration", after which, I can successfully boot into Windows. The server has (2) 532 controllers which are connected to a storage array unit which houses (2) MSA500's.

After failing to correctly install the Multipath software, I tested and verified redundancy to the array unit by disbling the 532 controllers one at a time. It appears that I don't need the Multipath software for redundancy, but I am curious as to why the server is rebooting after installing the software. All drivers necessary for normal system operation appear to be installed. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Ray Sydnor

[paolino.net]

hi,

what is multipath version?

the 1.0 version of multipath is not compatible with windows 2003, you need 3.0 software version.

bye

[Steven Clementi]

You should not need any multipath software for an MSA500. The MSA500 is a single path solution/cluster solution.


The software, depending on what software your trying to install, will not interact properly with the OS... without the proper storage subsystem connected.


Steven

[Steven Clementi]

Of course, you can try to connect both ports of an MSA500 with dual internal controllers to one particular server, but I don't think that is supported.

Steven

[Ray Sydnor_3]

I'm using a four port shared storage module with the MSA500 controllers.

[Ray Sydnor_3]

The version of the HP Smart Array Multipath Software is 2.0

[Steven Clementi]

Obviously I did not do the homework fully on the MSA500. (I've only installed a handful of the 500's)


Steven