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Table 4. Card (continued)
Property Description
are consistent with CIM's enum numbering guidelines, but
are slightly different than the MIB's values.
NOTE: 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.
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 such as asset tag or serial
number data. The key for PhysicalElement is placed very
high in the object hierarchy 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.
DCIM_Chassis
Table 5. Chassis
Property Description
BreachDescription A free-form string providing more information if the
SecurityBreach property indicates that a breach or some
other security-related event occurred.
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