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You cannot use an MPIO storage device after a failover operation in Windows Server 2008 or in Windows Server 2008 R2


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:

  • You connect a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 to a storage device that is controlled by Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO).
  • A failover occurs on the MPIO paths.
In this scenario, the failover operation is unsuccessful. Therefore, you cannot use the storage device.

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Cause

This issue occurs because the pseudo-LUN is removed when the last path is removed and while MPIO is waiting for an alternative path to become available. This behavior causes lost I/O or failed I/O. Or, some "delay write" errors occur at the file system level.

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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 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

To apply this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
For more information about how to obtain a Windows Server 2008 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

968849 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2008

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a 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 2008 file information notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product, SR_Level (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.
    VersionProductSR_LevelService branch
    6.0.600
    1.
    22xxx
    Windows Server 2008SP1LDR
    6.0.600
    2.
    22xxx
    Windows Server 2008SP2LDR
  • Service Pack 1 is integrated into the release version of Windows Server 2008. Therefore, RTM milestone files apply only to Windows Vista. RTM milestone files have a 6.0.0000.xxxxx version number.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008" section. MUM files and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very 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 x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22649105,87205-Mar-201017:16x86
Mpio.sys6.0.6002.22355106,37605-Mar-201016:41x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22649129,92805-Mar-201018:10x64
Mpio.sys6.0.6002.22355130,43205-Mar-201016:31x64
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22649289,16005-Mar-201016:55IA-64
Mpio.sys6.0.6002.22355290,17605-Mar-201016:19IA-64
Windows Server 2008 R2 file information 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 MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2" 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 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.sys6.1.7600.20853155,00809-Dec-201006:27x64
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mpio.sys6.1.7600.20853348,54409-Dec-201005:23IA-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

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size3,068
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:38
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameX86_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22649_none_1d9a45cea88a24ce.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,659
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:39
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameX86_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22355_none_1f71e6a2a5bc3087.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,659
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:39
PlatformNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameAmd64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22649_none_79b8e15260e79604.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,661
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:39
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameAmd64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22355_none_7b9082265e19a1bd.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,661
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:39
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size3,092
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:38
PlatformNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameIa64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22649_none_1d9be9c4a8882dca.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,660
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:39
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameIa64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22355_none_1f738a98a5ba3983.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,660
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:39
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,249
Date (UTC)06-Mar-2010
Time (UTC)03:38
PlatformNot Applicable

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Server 2008 R2
File nameAmd64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20853_none_79cfe1d5c20c53fa.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,073
Date (UTC)09-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)07:00
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,064
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)00:20
PlatformNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameIa64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20853_none_1db2ea4809acebc0.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,071
Date (UTC)09-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)06:51
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,445
Date (UTC)10-Dec-2010
Time (UTC)00:20
PlatformNot Applicable

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Article Info
Article ID : 979743
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 1/11/2011
Exists online : False
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