
About this document
This document describes how to install and configure the Emulex MultiPulse driver for Linux
®
(MultiPulse).
MultiPulse provides failover functionality for storage targets discovere d through Emulex Fibre Channel host
bus adapters (HBA s). When a path to a d evice fails, MultiPulse reroutes the I/O to an alternative path
to that same
device without disrupting service.
This sectio
n d escribes the content reflected in this document, including:
•
Applicatio n notes information,page3
•
Intended audience, page 3
•
Accessing
future product updates,page3
•
Other documentation,page3
Application notes information
These application notes contain the following major topics:
•Systemrequirements,page4
• Installing the driver, page 4
• Uninstalling the d river, page 5
•
Driver parameters, page 6
•
Important information,page6
• Restrictions, page 7
Intend
ed audience
This document is intended for customers who purchased Emulex HBAs to use in a multipathing
environment on Linux systems.
Accessing future product updates
HP strongly recommends that customers sign up online using the Subscriber's Choice website at
h
ttp://www.hp.com/go/e-updates.
• Subscribing to this service provides you with e-mail updates on the latest product enhancements,
newest versions of drivers, a nd fi rmware documentation updates, as well as instant access to
numerous other product resources.
• After signing up, you can quickly locate your products by selecting Business supp ort and then
Storage under Prod uct Category.
Other documentation
Additional documentation, including whitepapers and best-practices documents, is available on the HP
website h
ttp://ww w.hp.com.
MultiPulse failover driver for Linux application notes
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