dmi is an operating system/network operating system-independent management framework that allows system vendors to support multiple market/customer segments with a single management strategy. dmi lowers the total cost of ownership (tco) by providing a common framework for managing desktop systems, mobile systems and servers.

    dmi supports a management schema (management information format [mif]), allowing manageable components to be described within various platforms in a standard descriptive language. mifs are extensible, allowing the dfe-550tx to export value-added management capabilities. these value-added management features enable remote troubleshooting and higher quality management of computer resources.