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PCI Storage Device Management System SDMS 4.0 User’s Guide 1-1
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Chapter 1
Using the SDMS
Software
This chapter describes the LSI Logic Storage Device Management
System (SDMS™) software, and includes these topics:
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Section 1.1, “Introduction,” page 1-1
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Section 1.2, “Overview,” page 1-2
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Section 1.3, “SDMS Device Drivers,” page 1-4
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Section 1.4, “Basic Guidelines,” page 1-4
1.1 Introduction
The LSI Logic PCI SDMS is a complete software package that solves the
increasingly complex problem of managing system I/O. It seamlessly
addresses hardware and software interfaces by supporting the LSI Logic
family of SCSI processors and controllers, and a wide range of SCSI
peripheral devices. At the same time, it offers interoperability across
application programs, operating systems, and host platforms.
SDMS 4.0 software provides a standard method to interface SCSI I/O
subsystems with devices, operating systems, and application software. It
also enhances system capabilities already provided by SCSI controllers
and processors by facilitating system-wide SCSI device access.