During a VPLEX operation, what happens if a path fails?

When a path fails in a VPLEX operation, the system demonstrates its high availability and resilience by automatically redirecting all I/O requests to an alternative path. This capability is crucial for maintaining uninterrupted data access and service continuity, as it allows the system to continue functioning even when one of its data paths is compromised.

VPLEX is specifically designed to support multi-pathing, which ensures that workloads and operations can seamlessly shift to operational paths without manual intervention. By redirecting I/O to alternative paths, VPLEX minimizes downtime and enhances performance, thus ensuring that the overall data availability and application performance are not adversely affected.

This automatic failover mechanism is a core principle of VPLEX's architecture, emphasizing its role in managing storage resources efficiently while maintaining high uptime and resilience against failures.