This International Standard specifies the requirements and recommendations for the attributes of automated infrastructure management (AIM) systems.

This International Standard explains how AIM systems can contribute to operational efficiency and deliver benefits to

a) cabling infrastructure and connected device administration,

b) facilities and IT management processes and systems,

c) other networked management processes and systems (e.g. intelligent building systems),

d) business information systems covering asset tracking and asset management together with event notifications and alerts that assist with physical network security.

For AIM systems providing support functionality for remote powering as an option, this International Standard addresses additional administration requirements and recommendations.

This International Standard specifies a framework of requirements and recommendations for data exchange with other systems