The Common Information Model (CIM) agent for the SAN Volume Controller serves as a configuration interface for the SAN Volume Controller.
The CIM agent consists of the following main components:
The SAN Volume Controller Console is configured to locate the CIMOM though its IP address. When the CIMOM is started, it registers itself with the SLP directory service by supplying its IP address, port number, and service type information. With the location information secured, the SAN Volume Controller Console begins to communicate directly with the CIMOM and the SAN Volume Controller provider. The CIMOM makes requests to the provider and the provider uses the functions that are provided by the SAN Volume Controller to fulfill these requests.