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HP Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager Software User Manual

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Chapter 2 HDLM Functions

Figure 2.8

I/O Flow When Load Balancing is Used

When the load balancing function is being used, I/O operations are distributed via paths (A),
(B), (C), and (D). This prevents deterioration of the whole system's performance from a
bottleneck on one path.