Reference Guide

54 CIM_LogicalElement
CIM_Fan
The CIM_Fan class explained in Table 3-19 contains a set of devices that
work to keep the ambient internal temperature of the system at a safe value
by circulating air.
Table 3-18. CIM_CoolingDevice Properties
Class Name: CIM_CoolingDevice
Parent Class: CIM_LogicalDevice
Property Description Data
Type
ActiveCooling Specifies whether the device provides active (as
opposed to passive) cooling.
Boolean
Table 3-19. CIM_Fan Properties
Class Name: CIM_Fan
Parent Class: CIM_CoolingDevice
Property Description Data
Type
VariableSpeed Specifies whether the fan supports variable speeds. Boolean
DesiredSpeed Indicates the currently requested fan speed, defined in
RPM. When the value = TRUE, the fan supports
variable speeds. When a variable speed fan is supported
(VariableSpeed Boolean = TRUE), the actual speed is
determined using a sensor (CIM_Tachometer) that is
associated with the fan.
uint64
CIM_ManagedSystemElement
CIM_LogicalElement
CIM_LogicalDevice
CIM_CoolingDevice
CIM_Fan
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