HP 3PAR Windows 2012 and Windows Server 2008 Implementation Guide

running HP 3PAR OS 2.2.x requires the Round Robin MPIO policy (the Veritas DMP I/O policy
setting is "Round Robin").
This section explains:
• Installing and configuring the native Microsoft MPIO for HP 3PAR StoreServ Storage
• Setting the MPIO policy to round robin for HP 3PAR OS 2.2.x
Configuring Microsoft MPIO for HP 3PAR Storage
Required
For the required prerequisite Microsoft hotfixes, see HP SPOCK at HP SPOCK.
For more information about the hotfixes listed on HP SPOCK, see the Microsoft website:
Microsoft
NOTE: The procedure in this subsection requires rebooting.
Follow these steps:
1. If you have not already done so, check HBA vendor documentation for any required support
drivers, and install them.
2. If necessary, install the StorPort miniport driver.
3. If the MPIO feature is not enabled, open the Server Manager and install the MPIO feature.
This will require a reboot.
4. After rebooting, open the Windows Administrative Tools and click MPIO.
5. In the MPIO-ed Devices tab, click the Add button; the Add MPIO Support popup appears.
6. In the Device Hardware ID: text box, enter 3PARdataVV, and click OK. See “Adding MPIO
Support for HP 3PAR Devices ” (page 18).
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