PreferredPathMode

The setting that you select for this option determines how the preferred I/O path to a particular logical drive is set for a redundant array controller that is in an active/active configuration.

Not all controllers support this feature, and controllers in an active/standby configuration disregard this option.

• Auto is the default setting for new configurations. In this case, the storage system automatically selects the I/O path from the redundant controller to the logical drive and dynamically load balances all paths.
• Manual enables you to assign the logical drive to a specific redundant controller. If you select this setting, use the PreferredPath command to specify the path.

If you are reconfiguring a controller and do not specify a setting for this option, the existing setting remains unchanged.