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The LUN for a storage device is lost when multiple paths are lost concurrently in Windows

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Symptoms

Assume that you configure a Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008 R2-based computer to use Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO) and Microsoft Device Specific Module (DSM). You connect a storage device to the computer by using redundant physical paths. In this scenario, when multiple paths are lost concurrently, the logical unit number (LUN) for the storage device is lost on the computer.

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Cause

This problem occurs because, while the system tries to fail over one of the paths to the other path, the other path has also failed.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2008 R2

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any previously released hotfix.

File information
The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.


Windows Server 2012 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows 8.1" is listed on the Hotfix Request page. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8.1" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.
    Version Product Milestone Service branch
    6.3.960 0.16 xxx Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM GDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information" section. MUM, MANIFEST, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.sys6.3.9600.16523239,44831-Jan-201416:17x64
Windows Server 2012 file information and notes
Important Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows 8" is listed on the Hotfix Request page. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.

    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.2.920 0.20 xxxWindows Server 2012RTMLDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.sys6.2.9200.20848237,91212-Oct-201309:05x64
Windows Server 2008 R2 file information and notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.1.760
    1.22xxx    		Windows Server 2008 R2SP1LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, critical issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,29003-Dec-201309:50Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,27003-Dec-201309:52Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,26603-Dec-201309:50Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25603-Dec-201309:52Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,31603-Dec-201309:49Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201308:42Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,29603-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:49Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,29803-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,28203-Dec-201309:49Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,27803-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:52Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,24203-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:49Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,28003-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,30003-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,30603-Dec-201309:52Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,29203-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,26003-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,27203-Dec-201309:52Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,23803-Dec-201309:53Not applicable
Mpio.sys6.1.7601.22529160,70403-Dec-201308:48x64
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25603-Dec-201309:30Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201307:52Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,29803-Dec-201309:30Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:27Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,24203-Dec-201309:31Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,25803-Dec-201309:25Not applicable
Mpio.inf_locNot applicable1,23803-Dec-201309:31Not applicable
Mpio.sys6.1.7601.22529366,52803-Dec-201307:56IA-64

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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References

See the terminology Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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Additional file information



Additional file information for Windows Server 2012 R2

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012 R2
File propertyValue
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File versionNot applicable
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Date (UTC)31-Jan-2014
Time (UTC)16:33
PlatformNot applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot applicable
File size1,816
Date (UTC)31-Jan-2014
Time (UTC)23:29
PlatformNot applicable

Additional file information for Windows Server 2012

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012
File propertyValue
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File versionNot applicable
File size2,090
Date (UTC)12-Oct-2013
Time (UTC)09:52
PlatformNot applicable
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File versionNot applicable
File size2,066
Date (UTC)12-Oct-2013
Time (UTC)15:42
PlatformNot applicable
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File versionNot applicable
File size1,678
Date (UTC)12-Oct-2013
Time (UTC)15:42
PlatformNot applicable

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File propertyValue
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Date (UTC)03-Dec-2013
Time (UTC)12:53
PlatformNot applicable
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File versionNot applicable
File size650
Date (UTC)03-Dec-2013
Time (UTC)12:53
PlatformNot applicable
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Article Info
Article ID : 2869606
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Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 3/17/2014
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