User`s guide

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Adaptec Storage Management Software User’s Guide
DMI consists of three components:
■ SP (Service Provider)—Manages the communication between
the MA and the CI. Maintains a database of components that
are defined by Management Information Format (MIF) files.
■ Management Application (MI)—The Management Application
(MI) is the interface that allows a user to locally or remotely
manage the components of a computer system. The MI can
request information from the CI or the CI can notify the MI of
specific events (for example, failed drives) through the SP.
■ Component Instrumentation (CI)—Handles requests for
component information from the SP and alerts the SP of any
events that occur. Adaptec’s implementation of the CI is
discussed in Adaptec CI.
System Requirements
Adaptec supplies a read-only Component Instrumentation and
Mass Storage file for all controller models. Both the MI and the SP
must be provided by your operating system or computer system
vendor.
The following environments support DMI management for your
controller:
■ Windows NT 4.0 Workstation and Server versions
■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP
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