5.4.1.2 Component Interface

The components communicate with the DMI through the CI. The components' subagents are created by end users to manage the respective components (devices/applications, etc.). The following functions are provided by the CI:

• Registration - Components register with the DMI SP.

• Sending Events - Component instrumentation sends an indication block to the SP for processing. The DMI mapper translates the DMI indication an SNMP trap.

• Components respond to the DMI SP requests to Get and Set various attributes instrumented by the component subagent.