Even though the RMAPI 322 is referred to as a ???remote??? management API, the API 322 may be equally capable of managing local adapters. [0112] The RMAPI 322 may be a robust remote management interface that is consistent across different platforms and operating systems, such as Windows NT/2000, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX and Linux, for example, via the Java application 307, and applicable to any HBA in