[linux-lvm] MultiPath

[Andrew Patterson]

On Thu, 2003-05-22 at 15:19, Ryan Frank wrote:
> Hello All!
> 
> I am running RedHat AS 2.1 2.4.9-e3custom kernel (Many reasons why so
> old)... I have compiled in the the default LVM and multipath options in
> the kernel.  I have also compiled in the new drivers for my FC Cards
> (Qlogic 2300).  I can see all my storage... However! I cannot seem to
> get the multipathing to work.  I see all 6 drives (3 from each card)...
> Is there a magic trick to get the multipathing to work?  I am at a loss
> here...
> 

If you are using MD multipathing, you need to edit/create an
/etc/raidtab file and then run mkraid or raidstart.  You then use a
/dev/md* device to access your storage.

Andrew

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