Reference Guide

Property Description
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.
PartNumber
The part number assigned by the organization that
is responsible for producing or manufacturing the
PhysicalElement.
PropertyOwnershipTag
Property Ownership Tag of a system.
SecurityBreach
An enumerated, integer-valued property indicating
whether a physical breach of the Frame was
attempted but unsuccessful (value = 4) or
attempted and successful (value = 5).
Possible values are:
• 1 = Other
• 2 = Unknown
• 3 = No Breach
• 4 = Breach Attempted
• 5 = Breach Successful
SKU
The stock-keeping unit number for this
PhysicalElement.
Tag
An arbitrary string that uniquely identifies the
Physical Element and serves as the key of the
Element. The Tag property can contain information
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