Class CIM_ComputerSystem
extends CIM_System

A class derived from System that is a special collection of ManagedSystemElements. This collection is related to the providing of compute capabilities and MAY serve as an aggregation point to associate one or more of the following elements: FileSystem, OperatingSystem, Processor and Memory (Volatile and/or NonVolatile Storage).

Table of Contents
Hierarchy
Direct Known Subclasses
Class Qualifiers
Class Properties
Class Methods


Class Hierarchy

CIM_ManagedElement
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   +--CIM_ManagedSystemElement
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   +--CIM_LogicalElement
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   +--CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
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   +--CIM_System
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   +--CIM_ComputerSystem

Direct Known Subclasses

CIM_Cluster
CIM_UnitaryComputerSystem
CIM_VirtualComputerSystem

Class Qualifiers

NameData TypeValue
DescriptionstringA class derived from System that is a special collection of ManagedSystemElements. This collection is related to the providing of compute capabilities and MAY serve as an aggregation point to associate one or more of the following elements: FileSystem, OperatingSystem, Processor and Memory (Volatile and/or NonVolatile Storage).
UMLPackagePathstringCIM::System::SystemElements
Versionstring2.28.0

Class Properties

Local Class Properties

NameData TypeDefault ValueQualifiers
NameData TypeValue
NameFormatstring
DescriptionstringThe ComputerSystem object and its derivatives are Top Level Objects of CIM. They provide the scope for numerous components. Having unique System keys is required. The NameFormat property identifies how the ComputerSystem Name is generated. The NameFormat ValueMap qualifier defines the various mechanisms for assigning the name. Note that another name can be assigned and used for the ComputerSystem that better suit a business, using the inherited ElementName property. If the NameFormat is set to "UUID", then the Name property shall be a UUID in its canonical form consisting of 32 hexadecimal digits in 5 groups separated by hyphens, in the form 8-4-4-4-12 for a total of 36 characters (32 digits and 4 hyphens). For the first three fields, the most significant digit is on the left. The last two fields are treated as eight separate bytes, each having their most significant digit on the left, and they follow each other from left to right.
MaxLenuint3264
OverridestringNameFormat
ValueMapstringOther, IP, Dial, HID, NWA, HWA, X25, ISDN, IPX, DCC, ICD, E.164, SNA, OID/OSI, WWN, NAA, UUID
ResetCapabilityuint16
DescriptionstringIf enabled (value = 4), the ComputerSystem can be reset via hardware (e.g. the power and reset buttons). If disabled (value = 3), hardware reset is not allowed. In addition to Enabled and Disabled, other Values for the property are also defined - "Not Implemented" (5), "Other" (1) and "Unknown" (2).
MappingStringsstringMIF.DMTF|System Hardware Security|001.4
ValueMapstring1, 2, 3, 4, 5
ValuesstringOther, Unknown, Disabled, Enabled, Not Implemented
Dedicateduint16[]
ArrayTypestringIndexed
DescriptionstringEnumeration indicating the purpose(s) to which the ComputerSystem is dedicated, if any, and what functionality is provided. For example, one could specify that the System is dedicated to "Print" (value=11) or acts as a "Hub" (value=8). Also, one could indicate that this is a general purpose system by indicating 'Not Dedicated' (value=0) but that it also hosts 'Print' (value=11) or mobile phone 'Mobile User Device' (value=17) services. A clarification is needed with respect to the value 17 ("Mobile User Device"). An example of a dedicated user device is a mobile phone or a barcode scanner in a store that communicates via radio frequency. These systems are quite limited in functionality and programmability, and are not considered 'general purpose' computing platforms. Alternately, an example of a mobile system that is 'general purpose' (i.e., is NOT dedicated) is a hand-held computer. Although limited in its programmability, new software can be downloaded and its functionality expanded by the user. A value of "Management" indicates this instance is dedicated to hosting system management software. A value of "Management Controller" indicates this instance represents specialized hardware dedicated to systems management (i.e., a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) or service processor). The management scope of a "Management Controller" is typically a single managed system in which it is contained. A value of "Chassis Manager" indicates this instance represents a system dedicated to management of a blade chassis and its contained devices. This value would be used to represent a Shelf Controller. A "Chassis Manager" is an aggregation point for management and may rely on subordinate management controllers for the management of constituent parts. A value of "Host-based RAID Controller" indicates this instance represents a RAID storage controller contained within a host computer. A value of "Storage Device Enclosure" indicates this instance represents an enclosure that contains storage devices. A "Virtual Tape Library" is the emulation of a tape library by a Virtual Library System. A "Virtual Library System" uses disk storage to emulate tape libraries.A "FC Switch" indicates this instance is dedicated to switching layer 2 fibre channel frames. An "Ethernet Switch" indicates this instance is dedicated to switching layer 2 ethernet frames.
MappingStringsstringMIB.IETF|MIB-II.sysServices, FC-GS.INCITS-T11 | Platform | PlatformType
ModelCorrespondencestringCIM_ComputerSystem.OtherDedicatedDescriptions
ValueMapstring0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, .., 32568..65535
ValuesstringNot Dedicated, Unknown, Other, Storage, Router, Switch, Layer 3 Switch, Central Office Switch, Hub, Access Server, Firewall, Print, I/O, Web Caching, Management, Block Server, File Server, Mobile User Device, Repeater, Bridge/Extender, Gateway, Storage Virtualizer, Media Library, ExtenderNode, NAS Head, Self-contained NAS, UPS, IP Phone, Management Controller, Chassis Manager, Host-based RAID controller, Storage Device Enclosure, Desktop, Laptop, Virtual Tape Library, Virtual Library System, Network PC/Thin Client, FC Switch, Ethernet Switch, DMTF Reserved, Vendor Reserved
OtherDedicatedDescriptionsstring[]
ArrayTypestringIndexed
DescriptionstringA string describing how or why the system is dedicated when the Dedicated array includes the value 2, "Other".
ModelCorrespondencestringCIM_ComputerSystem.Dedicated
PowerManagementCapabilitiesuint16[]
DeprecatedstringCIM_PowerManagementCapabilities.PowerCapabilities
DescriptionstringAn enumerated array describing the power management capabilities of the ComputerSystem. The use of this property has been deprecated. Instead, the Power Capabilites property in an associated PowerManagement Capabilities class should be used.
MappingStringsstringMIF.DMTF|System Power Controls|001.2
ValueMapstring0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
ValuesstringUnknown, Not Supported, Disabled, Enabled, Power Saving Modes Entered Automatically, Power State Settable, Power Cycling Supported, Timed Power On Supported

Inherited Properties

NameData TypeClass Origin
CaptionstringCIM_ManagedElement
CommunicationStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
CreationClassNamestringCIM_System
DescriptionstringCIM_ManagedElement
DetailedStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
ElementNamestringCIM_ManagedElement
EnabledDefaultuint16CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
EnabledStateuint16CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
HealthStateuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
InstallDatedatetimeCIM_ManagedSystemElement
InstanceIDstringCIM_ManagedElement
NamestringCIM_System
OperatingStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
OtherEnabledStatestringCIM_EnabledLogicalElement
PrimaryOwnerContactstringCIM_System
PrimaryOwnerNamestringCIM_System
PrimaryStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
RequestedStateuint16CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
StatusstringCIM_ManagedSystemElement
TimeOfLastStateChangedatetimeCIM_EnabledLogicalElement
TransitioningToStateuint16CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
AvailableRequestedStatesuint16[]CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
IdentifyingDescriptionsstring[]CIM_System
OperationalStatusuint16[]CIM_ManagedSystemElement
OtherIdentifyingInfostring[]CIM_System
Rolesstring[]CIM_System
StatusDescriptionsstring[]CIM_ManagedSystemElement

Class Methods

Local Class Methods

SetPowerState (uint32)

Method Qualifiers (SetPowerState)

NameData TypeValue
DeprecatedstringCIM_PowerManagementService.SetPowerState
DescriptionstringSets the power state of the computer. The use of this method has been deprecated. Instead, use the SetPowerState method in the associated PowerManagementService class.

Method Parameters (SetPowerState)

NameTypeQualifiers
NameData TypeValue
PowerStateuint32
DescriptionstringThe Desired state for the COmputerSystem.
INbooleantrue
ValueMapstring1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
ValuesstringFull Power, Power Save - Low Power Mode, Power Save - Standby, Power Save - Other, Power Cycle, Power Off, Hibernate, Soft Off
Timedatetime
DescriptionstringTime indicates when the power state should be set, either as a regular date-time value or as an interval value (where the interval begins when the method invocation is received.
INbooleantrue

Inherited Class Methods

NameReturn TypeClass Origin
RequestStateChangeuint32CIM_EnabledLogicalElement