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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.

A user-friendly name for the object. This property allows each instance to define a user-friendly name in addition to its key properties, identity data, and description information.

The date that this PhysicalElement was manufactured.

The name of the organization responsible for producing the PhysicalElement. This organization may be the entity from whom the Element is purchased, but this is not necessarily true. The latter information is contained in the Vendor property of CIM_Product.

The name by which the PhysicalElement is generally known.

The Name property defines the label by which the object is known. When subclassed, the Name property can be overridden to be a Key property.

A string describing the package when the instance's PackageType property is 1 (Other).

Enumeration defining the type of the PhysicalPackage.

Possible values are:

• 0 = Unknown — Indicates that the package type is not known.
• 1 = Other — The package type does not correspond to an existing enumerated value. The value is specified using the OtherPackageType property.
• 2 = Rack
• 3 = Chassis/Frame
• 4 = Cross Connect/Backplane
• 5 = Container/Frame Slot
• 6 = Power Supply
• 7 = Fan
• 8 = Sensor
• 9 = Module/Card
• 10 = Port/Connector
• 11 = Battery
• 12 = Processor
• 13 = Memory
• 14 = Power Source/Generator
• 15 = Storage Media Package (example, Disk or Tape Drive)
• 16 = Blade
• 17 = Blade Expansion

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.

The part number assigned by the organization that is responsible for producing or manufacturing the PhysicalElement.

A manufacturer-allocated number used to identify the Physical Element.

The stock-keeping unit number for this PhysicalElement.

An arbitrary string that uniquely identifies the Physical Element and serves as the key of the Element. The Tag property can contain information such as asset tag or serial number data. The key for PhysicalElement is placed very high in the object hierarchy in order to independently identify the hardware or entity, regardless of physical placement in or on Cabinets, Adapters, and so on. For example, a hotswappable or removable component can be taken from its containing (scoping) Package and be temporarily unused. The object still continues to exist and can even be inserted into a different scoping container. Therefore, the key for Physical Element is an arbitrary string and is defined independently of any placement or location-oriented hierarchy.

A string that indicates the version of the PhysicalElement.