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NetStructure™ MPCHC5525 System Master Processor Board IPMI Reference Driver User’s Guide 13
IBMU Functionality
2.1.6 Available Drivers
IPMI drivers for the following operating systems are available:
• VxWorks*
• Windows 2000/NT*
• Solaris*
• MontaVista Linux*
These drivers include an application programming interface (API) to use IPMI commands. Please
see Appendix A for an API to use IPMI commands. Additional information regarding
implementing this software is available by contacting Force Computers
(www.forcecomputers.com).
2.2 How Does Communication Work?
Communication in this case means sending IPMI commands and receiving a response. All standard
IPMI commands are described in the IPMI Specification.
System management software can communicate with:
• Devices with IPMI controller
• Nonintelligent devices
• On-board sensors
Communication is realized via buses and/or interfaces.
Figure 4. Buses/Interfaces Provided by the IBMU