CIM Reference Guide

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CIM_System
The CIM_System class shown in Table 3-2 defines a collection of managed system elements that
operates as a functional whole. An instance of the CIM_System class contains a well-defined list of
components that work together to perform a specific function.
CIM_ComputerSystem
The CIM_ComputerSystem class listed in Table 3-3 contains some or all of the following
CIM_ManagedSystemElements: file system, operating system, processor and memory
(volatile and/or nonvolatile storage). For properties, see Table 3-2, "CIM_System Properties."
Table 3-2. CIM_System Properties
Class Name: CIM_System
Parent Class: CIM_LogicalElement
Property Description Data Type
CreationClassName See Table 1-2, "Common Properties of Classes." string
Name Indicates the name of a specific system, such as a particular storage
system or server.
string
PrimaryOwnerContact Provides information on how the primary system owner can be
reached, for example, a phone number or e-mail address.
string
PrimaryOwnerName Indicates the name of the primary system owner. string
Roles An array of strings that specifies the roles this system plays in the
IT environment. For example, for an instance of a network system,
the Roles property might contain the string "storage system."
string
CIM_ManagedSystemElement
CIM_LogicalElement
CIM_System
CIM_ ManagedSystemElement
CIM_LogicalElement
CIM_System
CIM_ComputerSystem