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Property Description
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 specied 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
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 dierent than the MIB's values. The values
Rack through Port/Connector are dened 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 dierently by inventory systems and diers 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.
PartNumber
The part number assigned by the organization that is responsible
for producing or manufacturing the PhysicalElement.
SerialNumber
A manufacturer-allocated number used to identify the Physical
Element.
SKU
The stock-keeping unit number for this PhysicalElement.
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