How to configure Native MPIO for Windows 2008 R2


Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO) is a Microsoft-provided framework and it is available as a native component in Windows 2008 and its latest releases. though MPIO is generic, it is not enabled by default and need to be installed and configured to serve the purpose it meant for.

follow below steps to install and configure Native MPIO on windows 2008 and its latest releases,

  • Go to Control Panel. 
  • Open Programs and Features.
  • Select Turn on Windows Features.
  • select MPIO and put a check and click install.



  • After the installation of this component, reboot the server.
  • once the server is up, configure MPIO.


To configure the MPIO:


  • Go to Administrative Tools then click MPIO.
  • Select Discover Multipath Tab.
  • Click Add in the Middle where the Storage controller will be listed.



  • select MPIO-ed Devices and the added Storage controller will be available.
  • Close the box once everything is complete.


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