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A best practice for SQL Server hosts is to provide multiple paths to the storage for resiliency and performance. This practice protects against possible data loss or downtime, should a physical component fail. In scenarios where multiple paths to the storage are used, MPIO must be enabled and configured. See the Dell Technologies E-Lab Host Connectivity Guides for recommendations.