Reference Guide

Property Description
• 10 = Reboot
• 11 = Reset
• 12 = Not Applicable — Indicates that the implementation does not
support representing ongoing transitions.
A value other than 5 or 12 identifies the state to which the element is
in the process of transitioning.
DCIM_Button
Property Description
ButtonPurpose
The ButtonPurpose property identifies or defines the use of the
button represented by the instance. If the type is set to Other, then
the OtherButtonPurpose property can be used to further identify the
purpose. Descriptions of the different Button purposes are as follows:
A Power Button changes the power state of a device. A reset button is
used to reset the state of a device. Undock is used to undock or
disconnect a device or entire system from a separate device or
system. An Open or Close button is used on a device that has an
object that usually moves such as a drawer, door, or tray.
Possible values are:
• 0 = Unknown
• 1 = Other
• 2 = Power
• 3 = Reset
• 4 = Undock
• 5 = Open/Close
• 6..32767 = DMTF Reserved
• 32768..65535 = Vendor Reserved
ButtonType
The ButtonType property identifies or defines the type the button
represented by the instance.
Possible values are:
• 0 = Unknown
• 1 = Other
• 2 = Momentary
• 3 = Toggle
• 4..32767 = DMTF Reserved
• 32768..65535 = Vendor Reserved
If the type is set to Other, then the OtherButtonType property can be
used to further identify the type. A momentary button is one that
depressed for a moment to cause the desired affect the target device
or circuit A toggle type button is one that will remain in a switched or
depressed position until it is depressed or switched again.
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