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4. The MPIO tab will show the default MPIO policy for the transport, the DSM as Microsoft DSM, and
two or more paths. If the server is configured to use single path, the MPIO tab is not present.
5. Configure MPIO timeout settings.
Note: The MPIO timeout settings and hotfixes are required with SC Series storage even if the server is
configured to use single-path.
a. If the Windows Server was configured automatically by using the Dell Storage Manager Client
(see section 7.1), see appendix A for additional MPIO settings and hotfixes that may be needed
for the Windows Server OS and transport.
b. If the Windows Server was configured manually, apply the applicable MPIO timeout settings and
hotfixes listed in appendix A manually.
6. Reboot the server after making registry changes or applying hotfixes.