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Access to an MPIO-controlled storage device fails on a Windows Server 2008-based computer after you disconnect and then reconnect all data cables


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You connect a Windows Server 2008-based computer to a storage device that is controlled by Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO).
  • You use a third-party device specific module (DSM) for MPIO.
  • You disconnect all data cables and then reconnect them.
In this scenario, access to the storage device fails. Therefore, applications that try to access the storage device crash or receive an exception. This problem persists until you restart the Windows Server 2008-based computer.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the �Hotfix Request� page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page.

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 Web site: 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

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

File information notes

  • 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
    6.0.6000.16xxxWindows VistaRTMGDR
    6.0.6000.20xxxWindows VistaRTMLDR
    6.0.6001.18xxxWindows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP1SP1GDR
    6.0.6001.22xxxWindows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP1SP1LDR
  • Service Pack 1 is integrated into Windows Server 2008.
  • The MANIFEST (.manifest) files and MUM (.mum) files that are installed for each environment are listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files and their associated security catalog (.cat) files are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files are signed with a Microsoft digital signature. (The attributes of these files are not listed.)
All supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.infNot applicable3,76004-Feb-200900:45Not applicable
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22368104,41604-Feb-200906:06x86
All supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.infNot applicable3,76804-Feb-200900:44Not applicable
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22368128,48004-Feb-200906:30x64
All supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.infNot applicable3,76403-Feb-200923:42Not applicable
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22368282,60804-Feb-200905:07IA-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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More information

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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Additional file information

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Package_for_kb967349_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,36704-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,43004-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,42104-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,42204-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,42504-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,43004-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
X86_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22368_none_1d839ffaa89b4be4.manifestNot applicable1,65904-Feb-200915:05Not applicable

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Amd64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22368_none_79a23b7e60f8bd1a.manifestNot applicable1,66104-Feb-200915:07Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,37504-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,43804-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,42904-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,43004-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,43304-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,43804-Feb-200915:03Not applicable

Additional files for all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008

File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ia64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22368_none_1d8543f0a89954e0.manifestNot applicable1,66004-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,42504-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,42604-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,42904-Feb-200915:03Not applicable
Package_for_kb967349_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot applicable1,43404-Feb-200915:03Not applicable

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbexpertiseinter, kbsurveynew, kbbug, kbfix, kbhotfixserver, kbqfe, KB967349

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Article Info
Article ID : 967349
Revision : 1
Created on : 3/11/2009
Published on : 3/11/2009
Exists online : False
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