CreationClassName
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Indicates the name of the class or the subclass used in
the creation of an instance. When used with the other key properties
of this class, this property allows all instances of this class and
its subclasses to be uniquely identified.
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ElementName
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A user-friendly name for the object. This property allows
each instance to define a user-friendly name in addition to its key
properties, identity data, and description information.
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NOTE: The Name property of
ManagedSystemElement is also defined as a user-friendly name. But,
it is often subclassed to be a Key. It is not reasonable that the
same property can convey both identity and a user-friendly name, without
inconsistencies. Where Name exists and is not a Key (such as for instances
of LogicalDevice), the same information can be present in both the
Name and ElementName properties.
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ManufactureDate
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The date that this PhysicalElement was manufactured.
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Manufacturer
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The name of the organization responsible for producing the
PhysicalElement. This organization may be the entity from whom the
Element is purchased, but this is not necessarily true. The latter
information is contained in the Vendor property of CIM_Product.
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Model
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The name by which the PhysicalElement is generally known.
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Name
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The Name property defines the label by which the object
is known. When subclassed, the Name property can be overridden to
be a Key property.
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OtherPackageType
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A string describing the package when the instance's PackageType
property is 1
(Other).
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PackageType
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Enumeration defining the type of the PhysicalPackage.
Possible values are:
- 0 = Unknown — Indicates that the package type is not known.
- 1 = Other — The package type does not correspond to an existing
enumerated value. The value is specified using the OtherPackageType
property.
- 2 = Rack
- 3 = Chassis/Frame
- 4 = Cross Connect/Backplane
- 5 = Container/Frame Slot
- 6 = Power Supply
- 7 = Fan
- 8 = Sensor
- 9 = Module/Card
- 10 = Port/Connector
- 11 = Battery
- 12 = Processor
- 13 = Memory
- 14 = Power Source/Generator
- 15 = Storage Media Package (example, Disk or Tape Drive)
- 16 = Blade
- 17 = Blade Expansion
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NOTE: This enumeration
expands on the list in the Entity MIB (the attribute, entPhysicalClass).
The numeric values are consistent with CIM's enum numbering guidelines,
but are slightly different than the MIB's values. The values
Rack through
Port/Connector are defined per the Entity-MIB
(where the semantics of rack are equivalent to the MIB's
stack value). The other values (for battery, processor, memory, power
source/generator and storage media package) are self-explanatory.
A value of
Blade should be used when the PhysicalPackage
contains the operational hardware aspects of a ComputerSystem, without
the supporting mechanicals such as power and cooling. For example,
a Blade Server includes processor(s) and memory, and relies on the
containing chassis to supply power and cooling. In many respects,
a Blade can be considered a
Module/Card. However, it is tracked
differently by inventory systems and differs in terms of service philosophy.
For example, a Blade is intended to be hot-plugged into a hosting
enclosure without requiring additional cabling, and does not require
a cover to be removed from the enclosure for installation. Similarly,
a
Blade Expansion has characteristics of a
Blade and
a
Module/Card. However, it is distinct from both due to inventory
tracking and service philosophy, and because of its hardware dependence
on a Blade. A Blade Expansion must be attached to a Blade prior to
inserting the resultant assembly into an enclosure.
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PartNumber
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The part number assigned by the organization that is responsible
for producing or manufacturing the PhysicalElement.
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SerialNumber
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A manufacturer-allocated number used to identify the Physical
Element.
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SKU
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The stock-keeping unit number for this PhysicalElement.
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Tag
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An arbitrary string that uniquely identifies the Physical
Element and serves as the key of the Element. The Tag property can
contain information such as asset tag or serial number data. The key
for PhysicalElement is placed very high in the object hierarchy in
order to independently identify the hardware or entity, regardless
of physical placement in or on Cabinets, Adapters, and so on. For
example, a hotswappable or removable component can be taken from its
containing (scoping) Package and be temporarily unused. The object
still continues to exist and can even be inserted into a different
scoping container. Therefore, the key for Physical Element is an arbitrary
string and is defined independently of any placement or location-oriented
hierarchy.
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Version
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A string that indicates the version of the PhysicalElement.
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