In order to use MDM effectively you need to set discovery intervals and to configure Service Location Protocol (SLP) directory agents in the Discovery Preferences panel.
Multiple Device Manager uses Service Location Protocol (SLP) discovery, which requires that all of the CIMOMs that MDM discovers are registered using the Service Location Protocol (SLP).
SLP can only discover CIMOMs that are registered in its IP subnet. For CIMOMs outside of the IP subnet, you need to use an SLP DA and register the CIMOM using slptool. Ensure that the CIM_InteropSchemaNamespace and Namespace attributes are specified.
Perform the following steps to set discovery preferences:
The Discovery Preferences window opens. This window allows you to set the following MDM discovery preferences:
![]() | Note: You can add additional SLP directory agents by entering new host information and clicking the Add button after each addition. |
This field sets the interval for automatic discovery of MDM supported storage devices
This field sets frequency for MDM to check the operational availability of the MDM Managed Objects.