Class CIM_ComputerSystem


CIM_ManagedElement
\_CIM_ManagedSystemElement
  \_CIM_LogicalElement
    \_CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
      \_CIM_System


Description

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).

Subclasses

IBMTSDS_StorageLPARSystem IBMTSDS_StorageSystem

Referenced By

CIM_ComponentCS CIM_ComputerSystemPackage CIM_StorageConfigurationService

Properties

IdTypeRangeDescription
Key
CreationClassName string
Max Length256
CreationClassName indicates the name of the class or the subclass used in the creation of an instance. When used with the other key properties of this class, this property allows all instances of this class and its subclasses to be uniquely identified.
Name string
Max Length256
The inherited Name serves as the key of a System instance in an enterprise environment.
Read Only
Dedicated uint16
Not Dedicated0
Unknown1
Other2
Storage3
Router4
Switch5
Layer 3 Switch6
Central Office Switch7
Hub8
Access Server9
Firewall10
Print11
I/O12
Web Caching13
Management14
Block Server15
File Server16
Mobile User Device17
Repeater18
Bridge/Extender19
Gateway20
Storage Virtualizer21
Media Library22
ExtenderNode23
NAS Head24
Self-contained NAS25
UPS26
IP Phone27
Management Controller28
Chassis Manager29
DMTF Reserved28..32567
Vendor Reserved32568..65535
Enumeration indicating whether the ComputerSystem is a special-purpose System (ie, dedicated to a particular use), versus being'general purpose'. For example, one could specify that the System is dedicated to"Print"(value=11) or acts as a"Hub"(value=8).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.
IdentifyingDescriptions string
An array of free-form strings providing explanations and details behind the entries in the OtherIdentifying Info array. Note, each entry of this array is related to the entry in OtherIdentifyingInfo that is located at the same index.
NameFormat string
The 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 ElementNameproperty.
OtherDedicatedDescriptions string
A string describing how or why the system is dedicated when the Dedicated array includes the value 2,"Other".
OtherIdentifyingInfo string
Max Length256
OtherIdentifyingInfo captures additional data, beyond System Name information, that could be used to identify a ComputerSystem. One example would be to hold the Fibre Channel World-Wide Name (WWN) of a node. Note that if only the Fibre Channel name is available and is unique (able to be used as the System key), then this property would be NULL and the WWN would become the System key, its data placed in the Name property.
PowerManagementCapabilities uint16
Unknown0
Not Supported1
Disabled2
Enabled3
Power Saving Modes Entered Automatically4
Power State Settable5
Power Cycling Supported6
Timed Power On Supported7
An 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.
ResetCapability uint16
Other1
Unknown2
Disabled3
Enabled4
Not Implemented5
If 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).
Read Write
 
Inherited from class CIM_ManagedElement
Caption, Description, ElementName
 
Inherited from class CIM_ManagedSystemElement
HealthState, InstallDate, Name, OperationalStatus, Status, StatusDescriptions
 
Inherited from class CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
EnabledState, OtherEnabledState, RequestedState, TimeOfLastStateChange, EnabledDefault
 
Inherited from class CIM_System
NameFormat, PrimaryOwnerContact, PrimaryOwnerName, Roles
 

Method Summary

NameDescription
SetPowerStateSets the power state of the computer.
 
Inherited from class CIM_EnabledLogicalElement
RequestStateChange
 

Method Detail


SetPowerState

Description

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

Parameters

IdTypeRangeDescription
In
PowerState uint32
The Desired state for the COmputerSystem.
Time datetime
Time 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.
out
none
Return Codes
none