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Table 4. Card (continued)
Property Description
The latter information is contained in the Vendor property of
CIM_Product.
Model
The name by which the PhysicalElement is known.
PackageType
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 (e.g., 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 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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