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PowerPath Multipathing
Information access optimization

EMC PowerPath Multipathing automatically tunes your storage area network (SAN) and selects alternate paths for your data if necessary. Residing on the server, PowerPath Multipathing enhances SAN performance and application availability. It also integrates multiple path I/O capabilities, automatic load balancing, and path failover functions for complete path management.

PowerPath Multipathing supports a wide range of servers including cluster servers connected to EMC Symmetrix, EMC CLARiiON, EMC Invista, Hitachi Data Systems Lightning, HP XP, IBM Enterprise Storage Server, and HPQ storage systems.

PowerPath Multipathing delivers:
FeaturesBenefits
Multiple pathsEnhance application availability and optimize performance.
Automatic load balancingImprove efficiency and throughput when you use PowerPath Multipathing.
Centralized managementSimplify management of heterogeneous storage with a single solution.
Dynamic configuration optionsRelieve system administration workload.
Automatic I/O path failure detectionKeep applications running and information flowing in the event of failure.
Automated path managementManage more storage with fewer resources.
Dynamic reconfigurationReduce planned outages to restore services with automatic online path recovery.

Product NameOperating Environment
CLARiiON AX4 -EMC CLARiiON AX4 is the easy way to move from server-based storage to consolidated storage. Its simple management, flexible configurations, and seamless scalability help you handle more data, more efficiently.
Invista -Add storage virtualization intelligence to your existing SAN to keep your operations up and running, eliminate planned downtime, and streamline storage management.
Symmetrix DMX-4 -EMC Symmetrix DMX-4 is a flexible, high-end networked storage system that enables massive consolidation and excellent scalability. Get 4 Gb/s performance, advanced security, and energy efficiency in an easy-to-operate storage system.
Symmetrix DMX-4 950 -EMC Symmetrix DMX-4 950 is an entry-level, high-end storage system that enables you to consolidate data, host applications, and storage tiers—reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
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