A Windows Server 2008-based computer that has a single-processor stops responding if an MPIO-connected device is repeatedly connected and then disconnected

Article ID: 952779 - View products that this article applies to.
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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • You are running a Windows Server 2008-based computer.
  • The computer has a single processor installed.
  • A device is connected to the computer through the Microsoft Multipath I/O (MPIO) path.
  • A read or write operation is performed on the logical unit number (LUN) of the device.
  • You repeatedly connect and then disconnect the MPIO path. For example, you repeatedly connect and then disconnect the cable to the device that is reliant on the MPIO path.
In this scenario, the computer stops responding.
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CAUSE

This issue occurs because of a deadlock in the MultiService distributed service model.
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RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2008 installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
Windows Server 2008, x86 version
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Package_1_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,96913-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80713-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_3_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80713-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,36713-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43013-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42113-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42213-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42513-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43013-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Update.mumNot Applicable2,58013-May-200822:48Not Applicable
X86_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22177_none_1d77cbf8a8a45430.manifestNot Applicable1,65913-May-200822:53Not Applicable
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22177105,52813-May-200803:31x86
Windows Server 2008, x64 version
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Amd64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22177_none_7996677c6101c566.manifestNot Applicable1,66113-May-200822:56Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,98113-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81713-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_3_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81713-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,37513-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43813-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42913-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43013-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43313-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43813-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Update.mumNot Applicable2,59813-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22177129,08013-May-200804:01x64
Windows Server 2008, IA-64 version
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ia64_mpio.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22177_none_1d796feea8a25d2c.manifestNot Applicable1,66013-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81213-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb952779~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81213-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42513-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42613-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42913-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952779_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43413-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Update.mumNot Applicable1,92213-May-200822:48Not Applicable
Mpio.sys6.0.6001.22177282,16813-May-200804:02IA-64
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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Properties

Article ID: 952779 - Last Review: June 2, 2008 - Revision: 1.1
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard
Keywords: 
kbautohotfix kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbexpertiseinter KB952779
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