12 Intel® NetStructure™ MPCHC5525 System Master Processor Board IPMI Reference Dri ver User’s Guide
IBMU Functionality
2.1.5.2 Nonintelligent Devices
For the communication between the system management sof tware and nonintelligent devices the
following components are necessary:
IPMI driver for operating system
Middleware
System management software
Figure 2. Required Parts for Communication with IPMI Devices and On-Board Sensors
Figure 3. Required Parts for Communication with Nonintelligent Devices