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Task 3: Making Initial Host Settings
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If the module is loaded, the system returns:
dm_multipath 215770 (or a similar message)
3. Verify that the device mapper module is loaded.
# lsmod | grep dm_mod
If the module is loaded, the system returns:
dm_mod 56537 8 dm_snapshot... (or a similar message)
Verifying the Daemon is Running
To verify that the MP daemon is running:
1. Open a terminal window.
2. Check the daemon’s status.
# /etc/init.d/multipathd status
3. Do one of the following actions:
• If the system returns:
multipathd is running (or a similar message)
Go to “Task 4: Create and Configure Devices” on page 480.
• If the system returns:
multipathd is stopped (or a similar message)
Start the MP daemon.
# /etc/init.d/multipathd start
Then go to “Task 4: Create and Configure Devices” on page 480.