PRIMECLUSTER Global Link Services Configuration and Administration Guide: Multipath Function (for Solaris(TM) Operating Environment)

1.2 Benefits

Installing the Multipath function enables you to build a reliable network system where the desirable capabilities such as fault tolerance and high availability are available.

The Multipath method implements redundant communication in both the FNA and SNA protocols without putting any restrictions on the selection of the high-layer protocol.
The Multilink Ethernet method provides enhancements in data transfer efficiency and high communication bandwidth.

In addition, to correspond to the Dynamic Reconfiguration, DR, function of GP7000F model 1000/2000 or PRIMEPOWER 800/900/1000/1500/2000/2500, a DR script is offered in the Multipath function. Moreover it corresponds to the PCI Hot Plug function provided by PRIMEPOWER 450/900/1500/2500.

The iompadm command (I/O Multipath control command) can be used for status display and restoration.