Class CIM_PhysicalComponent
extends CIM_PhysicalElement

The PhysicalComponent class represents any low-level or basic Component within a Package. A Component object either can not or does not need to be decomposed into its constituent parts. For example, an ASIC (or Chip) can not be further decomposed. A tape for data storage (PhysicalMedia) does not need to be decomposed. Any PhysicalElement that is not a Link, Connector, or Package is a descendent (or member) of this class. For example, the UART chipset on an internal modem Card would be a subclass (if additional properties or associations are defined) or an instance of PhysicalComponent.

Class Hierarchy

CIM_ManagedElement
   |
   +--CIM_ManagedSystemElement
   |
   +--CIM_PhysicalElement
   |
   +--CIM_PhysicalComponent

Direct Known Subclasses

CIM_Chip
CIM_PhysicalMemory
CIM_PhysicalMedia
CIM_PhysicalTape

Class Qualifiers

NameData TypeValueScopeFlavors
DescriptionstringThe PhysicalComponent class represents any low-level or basic Component within a Package. A Component object either can not or does not need to be decomposed into its constituent parts. For example, an ASIC (or Chip) can not be further decomposed. A tape for data storage (PhysicalMedia) does not need to be decomposed. Any PhysicalElement that is not a Link, Connector, or Package is a descendent (or member) of this class. For example, the UART chipset on an internal modem Card would be a subclass (if additional properties or associations are defined) or an instance of PhysicalComponent.None TRANSLATABLE= true

Local Class Properties

NameData TypeQualifiers
NameData TypeValueScopeFlavors
HotSwappableboolean
DescriptionstringA PhysicalComponent 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 fan Component may be designed to be HotSwappable. All HotSwappable Components are inherently Removable and Replaceable.None TRANSLATABLE= true
Removableboolean
DescriptionstringA PhysicalComponent 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 Component can still be Removable if power must be 'off' in order to perform the removal. If power can be 'on' and the Component removed, then the Element is both Removable and HotSwappable. For example, an upgradeable Processor chip is Removable.None TRANSLATABLE= true
Replaceableboolean
DescriptionstringA PhysicalComponent 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. All Removable Components are inherently Replaceable.None TRANSLATABLE= true

Inherited Properties

NameData TypeClass Origin
CaptionstringCIM_ManagedElement
CreationClassNamestringCIM_PhysicalElement
DescriptionstringCIM_ManagedElement
InstallDatedatetimeCIM_ManagedSystemElement
ManufactureDatedatetimeCIM_PhysicalElement
ManufacturerstringCIM_PhysicalElement
ModelstringCIM_PhysicalElement
NamestringCIM_ManagedSystemElement
OtherIdentifyingInfostringCIM_PhysicalElement
PartNumberstringCIM_PhysicalElement
PoweredOnbooleanCIM_PhysicalElement
SerialNumberstringCIM_PhysicalElement
SKUstringCIM_PhysicalElement
StatusstringCIM_ManagedSystemElement
TagstringCIM_PhysicalElement
VersionstringCIM_PhysicalElement