MPIO Basic 1.4 in Windows Server 2003 R2 cluster?

[andreasjan]

Hi,
I will install MSA1000 (FW version 4.48) for Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Ed. cluster (2 nodes of DL580 G4). The MSA1000 has 2 controllers and 2 SAN switches, whereas each server node has 2 HBA cards (FC1242).
The final target is to use it for SQL2005 cluster.

I have checked the compatibility list from HP web site and found that SecurePath 4.0c SP2-1 was mentioned as the only Multi Path Software. I am not sure if MPIO Basic version 1.4 can be used for this setup. Please advise.

Cheers,
Jan

[Prabhulj]

Hi Jan,

MSA1000 with Fw 4.48 is Active/Passive Configuration.

I had a quick check on MPIO versions and its supported.

Please refer to the read me link for MPIO Basic 1.40

Link:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=12169&prodSeriesId=421492&swItem=co-48695-1&prodNameId=421495&swEnvOID=1005&swLang=13&taskId=135&mode=4&idx=0

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Prabhu

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[andreasjan]

Hi Prabhu,
Thanks for your reply. It is mentioned that it supports active/passive configuration, but I am just worried whether the MPIO supports MS Windows clustering (2003 R2).

Regards,
Januar