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CIM_Dependency
The CIM_Dependency class is an association used to establish dependency relationships between two managed
system elements. The CIM_Dependency class described in the figure below does not have a parent class because it is a
relationship or association between two elements.
Each class derived from the CIM_Dependency class has an element called an antecedent that represents the
independent object in this association, and another element called a dependent that represents the object that is
dependent on the antecedent. For example, consider two managed system elements: Chassis1 and PowerSupply3.
Chassis1 is the antecedent element because a managed power supply would always be either contained in, or grouped
with, a chassis.
DELL_FanSensor
The DELL_FanSensor class described in DELL_FanSensor Properties defines a Dell-specific association between a
fan and a sensor. The
CIM_PackageFanSensor class contains fans that assist in cooling the entire package as
opposed to a fan dedicated to cooling only some of the components in the package.
Table 74. DELL_FanSensor Properties
Class Name: DELL_FanSensor
Parent Class:CIM_Dependency
Element Description
Antecedent
CIM_Tachometer refers to the tachometer
(fan sensor) that measures the RPM of the fan.
Dependent
CIM_Fanrefers to the fan whose revolutions
are measured by the tachometer.
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