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| With I/O-related products so varied and
prolific, designing an open, interoperable
architecture for Intelligent I/O was critical for
increasing I/O performance. The I2O Special Interest Group (SIG) defines a standardized architecture for managing I/O devices that is independent of the implementation of the devices. The intent of the I2O SIG is to promote the interoperability, performance and ease-of-use of I/O subsystems. In 1996 the I2O SIG created the specification for an I/O device driver architecture which is independent of the device and the host operating system. By separating the section of the driver responsible for managing the device from the functions of the operating system, the aspect of the driver that manages the device becomes portable across multiple operating systems. The I2O SIG provides developers and engineers with the assurance of a standardized, industry-wide implementation. Over 60 companies, including server OEMs, networking companies, OS vendors, semiconductor companies and more, are members of the SIG. The SIG steering committee members include Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Intel, NetFRAME, Novell, Symbios Logic and 3Com. The I2O SIG Web site offers information on how to join the SIG. You’ll also find details on how to obtain the spec, plus the latest news. |
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