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Event ID 271 is logged in the System log after you install Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for iSCSI on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

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Symptoms

After you install Microsoft MPIO Multipathing Support for iSCSI, an event that resembles the following is logged in the System log:

Event ID: 271
Source: PlugPlayManager
MPIO\DISK&VEN_device ID FileSystem\Ntfs 6 PNP_VetoDevice

You experience this problem on a computer that is using an iSCSI boot from SAN configuration and that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

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Cause

This issue occurs because the system requires a restart. This issue occurs when you install a driver for a device that is in a critical device path such as the boot disk. The property changes require a restart of the system.

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Resolution

To resolve this issue, restart the computer. You may have to restart the computer three times to complete the MPIO installation for the boot disk.

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Article Info
Article ID : 940393
Revision : 4
Created on : 11/26/2007
Published on : 11/26/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 302