Class CIM_PhysicalPackage
extends CIM_PhysicalElement

The PhysicalPackage class represents PhysicalElements that contain or host other components. Examples are a Rack enclosure or an adapter Card.

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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_PhysicalElement
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   +--CIM_PhysicalPackage

Direct Known Subclasses

CIM_Card
CIM_PackageLocation
CIM_PhysicalFrame

Class Qualifiers

NameData TypeValue
DescriptionstringThe PhysicalPackage class represents PhysicalElements that contain or host other components. Examples are a Rack enclosure or an adapter Card.
UMLPackagePathstringCIM::Physical::Package
Versionstring2.18.0

Class Properties

Local Class Properties

NameData TypeDefault ValueQualifiers
NameData TypeValue
Depthreal32
DescriptionstringThe depth of the PhysicalPackage in inches.
PUnitstringinch
UnitsstringInches
Heightreal32
DescriptionstringThe height of the PhysicalPackage in inches.
PUnitstringinch
UnitsstringInches
HotSwappableboolean
DeprecatedstringCIM_PhysicalPackage.RemovalConditions
DescriptionstringThe use of this property is being deprecated. Instead RemovalConditions should be used. The RemovalConditions property addresses whether a PhysicalPackage is removable with or without power being applied. A PhysicalPackage is HotSwappable if it is possible to replace the Element with a physically different but equivalent one while the containing Package has power applied to it (ie, is 'on'). For example, a disk drive Package inserted using SCA connectors is both Removable and HotSwappable. All HotSwappable packages are inherently Removable and Replaceable.
OtherPackageTypestring
DescriptionstringA string describing the package when the instance's PackageType property is 1 ("Other").
ModelCorrespondencestringCIM_PhysicalPackage.PackageType
PackageTypeuint16
DescriptionstringEnumeration defining the type of the PhysicalPackage. Note that this enumeration expands on the list in the Entity MIB (the attribute, entPhysicalClass). The numeric values are consistent with CIM's enum numbering guidelines, but are slightly different than the MIB's values. Unknown - indicates that the package type is not known. Other - The package type does not correspond to an existing enumerated value. The value is specified using the OtherPackageType property. The values "Rack" through "Port/Connector" are defined per the Entity-MIB (where the semantics of rack are equivalent to the MIB's 'stack' value). The other values (for battery, processor, memory, power source/generator and storage media package) are self-explanatory. A value of "Blade" should be used when the PhysicalPackage contains the operational hardware aspects of a ComputerSystem, without the supporting mechanicals such as power and cooling. For example, a Blade Server includes processor(s) and memory, and relies on the containing chassis to supply power and cooling. In many respects, a Blade can be considered a "Module/Card". However, it is tracked differently by inventory systems and differs in terms of service philosophy. For example, a Blade is intended to be hot-plugged into a hosting enclosure without requiring additional cabling, and does not require a cover to be removed from the enclosure for installation. Similarly, a "Blade Expansion" has characteristics of a "Blade" and a "Module/Card". However, it is distinct from both due to inventory tracking and service philosophy, and because of its hardware dependence on a Blade. A Blade Expansion must be attached to a Blade prior to inserting the resultant assembly into an enclosure.
MappingStringsstringMIB.IETF|ENTITY-MIB.entPhysicalClass
ModelCorrespondencestringCIM_PhysicalPackage.OtherPackageType
ValueMapstring0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
ValuesstringUnknown, Other, Rack, Chassis/Frame, Cross Connect/Backplane, Container/Frame Slot, Power Supply, Fan, Sensor, Module/Card, Port/Connector, Battery, Processor, Memory, Power Source/Generator, Storage Media Package (e.g., Disk or Tape Drive), Blade, Blade Expansion
Removableboolean
DeprecatedstringCIM_PhysicalPackage.RemovalConditions
DescriptionstringThe use of this property is being deprecated. Instead RemovalConditions should be used. The RemovalConditions property addresses whether a PhysicalPackage is removable with or without power being applied. A PhysicalPackage is Removable if it is designed to be taken in and out of the physical container in which it is normally found, without impairing the function of the overall packaging. A Package can still be Removable if power must be 'off' in order to perform the removal. If power can be 'on' and the Package removed, then the Element is both Removable and HotSwappable. For example, an extra battery in a laptop is Removable, as is a disk drive Package inserted using SCA connectors. However, the latter is also HotSwappable. A laptop's display is not Removable, nor is a non-redundant power supply. Removing these components would impact the function of the overall packaging or is impossible due to the tight integration of the Package.
RemovalConditionsuint162
DescriptionstringThe RemovalCapabilites property is used to describe the conditions under which a PhysicalPackage can be removed. Since all PhysicalPackages are not removable, this property defaults to 2, 'Not Applicable'.
ValueMapstring0, 2, 3, 4
ValuesstringUnknown, Not Applicable, Removable when off, Removable when on or off
Replaceableboolean
DeprecatedstringNo value
DescriptionstringThe use of this property is being deprecated because it is redundant with the FRU class and its associations. A PhysicalPackage is Replaceable if it is possible to replace (FRU or upgrade) the Element with a physically different one. For example, some ComputerSystems allow the main Processor chip to be upgraded to one of a higher clock rating. In this case, the Processor is said to be Replaceable. Another example is a power supply Package mounted on sliding rails. All Removable packages are inherently Replaceable.
Weightreal32
DescriptionstringThe weight of the PhysicalPackage in pounds.
PUnitstringpound
UnitsstringPounds
Widthreal32
DescriptionstringThe width of the PhysicalPackage in inches.
PUnitstringinch
UnitsstringInches
VendorCompatibilityStringsstring[]
DescriptionstringAn array of strings that identify the component that is compatible with, and can be inserted in a slot that reports this string as one of the array element in the VendorCompatibilityStrings This allows system administrators to determine whether it is appropriateto insert a package into a slot In order to ensure uniqueness within the NameSpace, each value defined by the vendor for use in the VendorCompatibilityStrings property SHOULD be constructed using the following 'preferred' algorithm: <OrgID>:<LocalID> Where <OrgID> and <LocalID> are separated by a colon ':', and where <OrgID> MUST include a copyrighted, trademarked or otherwise unique name that is owned by the business entity creating/defining the InstanceID, or is a registered ID that is assigned to the business entity by a recognized global authority (This is similar to the <Schema Name>_<Class Name> structure of Schema class names.) In addition, to ensure uniqueness <OrgID> MUST NOT contain a colon (':'). When using this algorithm, the first colon to appear in InstanceID MUST appear between <OrgID> and <LocalID>. <LocalID> is chosen by the business entity and SHOULD not be re-used to identify different underlying (real-world) elements.
ModelCorrespondencestringCIM_Slot.VendorCompatibilityStrings

Inherited Properties

NameData TypeClass Origin
CanBeFRUedbooleanCIM_PhysicalElement
CaptionstringCIM_ManagedElement
CommunicationStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
CreationClassNamestringCIM_PhysicalElement
DescriptionstringCIM_PhysicalElement
DetailedStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
ElementNamestringCIM_PhysicalElement
Generationuint64CIM_ManagedElement
HealthStateuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
InstallDatedatetimeCIM_ManagedSystemElement
InstanceIDstringCIM_ManagedElement
ManufactureDatedatetimeCIM_PhysicalElement
ManufacturerstringCIM_PhysicalElement
ModelstringCIM_PhysicalElement
NamestringCIM_ManagedSystemElement
OperatingStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
OtherIdentifyingInfostringCIM_PhysicalElement
PartNumberstringCIM_PhysicalElement
PoweredOnbooleanCIM_PhysicalElement
PrimaryStatusuint16CIM_ManagedSystemElement
SerialNumberstringCIM_PhysicalElement
SKUstringCIM_PhysicalElement
StatusstringCIM_ManagedSystemElement
TagstringCIM_PhysicalElement
UserTrackingstringCIM_PhysicalElement
VendorEquipmentTypestringCIM_PhysicalElement
VersionstringCIM_PhysicalElement
OperationalStatusuint16[]CIM_ManagedSystemElement
StatusDescriptionsstring[]CIM_ManagedSystemElement

Class Methods

Local Class Methods

IsCompatible (uint32)

Method Qualifiers (IsCompatible)

NameData TypeValue
DeprecatedstringNo value
DescriptionstringThis method is being deprecated. A PhysicalPackage cannot determine if it is compatible with another object. The IsCompatible method verifies whether the referenced PhysicalElement may be contained by or inserted into the PhysicalPackage. The return value should be 0 if the request was successfully executed, 1 if the request is not supported and some other value if an error occurred. In a subclass, the set of possible return codes could be specified, using a ValueMap qualifier on the method. The strings to which the ValueMap contents are 'translated' may also be specified in the subclass as a Values array qualifier.

Method Parameters (IsCompatible)

NameTypeQualifiers
NameData TypeValue
ElementToCheck REF CIM_PhysicalElement
DescriptionstringThe element to check for compatibility with this one.
INbooleantrue