
Figure 14-2 MDM main panel
For more information about the IBM TotalStorage Multiple Device Manager refer to the redbook IBM TotalStorage Multiple Device Manager Usage Guide,
Updated support summaries, including specific software, hardware, and firmware levels supported, are maintained at:
http://www.ibm.com/storage/support/mdm
The IBM TotalStorage Multiple Device Manager is composed of three subcomponents:
Device Manager
TPC for Disk
TPC for Replication
They are described in the following sections.
14.5.1 Device Manager
The Device Manager (DM) builds on the IBM Director technology. It uses the Service Level Protocol (SLP) to discover supported storage systems on the SAN. The SLP enables the
discovery and selection of generic services accessible through an IP network. The DM then uses managed objects to manage these devices.
DM also provides a subset of configuration functions for the managed devices, primarily LUN allocation and assignment. Its functionality includes aggregation and grouping of devices and provides policy based actions across multiple storage devices. These services communicate with the CIM Agents that are associated with the particular devices to perform the required
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