CIM Reference Guide

Introduction 13
IsLinear Indicates that the sensor is linear over its
dynamic range.
Boolean
Manufacturer Provides the name of the organization
responsible for producing the
CIM_PhysicalElement or
CIM_SoftwareElement. This may be the
entity from whom the element is purchased,
but not necessarily. Purchase information is
contained in the Vendor property of
CIM_Product.
string
Name Defines the label by which the object is
known. When subclassed, the Name property
can be overridden to be a Key property.
string
Status Provides a string indicating the status of the
component. Status values include:
Operational Status Values:
OK indicates that the object is
functioning normally.
Degraded means that the item is
functioning, but not optimally.
Stressed indicates that the element is
functioning, but needs attention. Examples
of Stressed states are overloaded, overheated,
and so on.
Nonoperational Status Values:
Non-recover means that a nonrecoverable
error has occurred.
Error means that an element has
encountered an operational condition that is
severe as compared to its normal mode of
operation.
string
Table 1-1. Common Properties of Classes (continued)
Property Description Data Type