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Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 5.0 CIM Reference Guide

1. 70 CIM ErtraCapacityGroup 7 DELL PSRedundancyGroup 72 DELL FanRedundancyGroup 72 CIM EnabledLogicalElementGroup 73 CIM ServiceAccessPoint 73 CIM RemoteServiceAccessPoint 73 DELL RemoteServiceAccessPort 75 Dell defined Classes 77 DELL EsmLog 06 AA o da a ri a ao 11 DELL POS lt lt a a 78 DELL_CMApplication 78 DELL CMDevice IA aoe aoe E Aiea Bate A BRE 79 DELL CMDeviceApplication 80 Contents 5 6 DELL CMilnventory 80 DELL CMOS ie a a eee a 81 DELL_CMProductinfo 82 CIM Dependency 83 DELL FanSensor AA A AS O ERO Wa 83 CIM PackageTempSensor 84 CIM PackageVoltSensor 85 CIM PackageCurrentSensor 85 CIM PackageFanSensor 86 CIM PackagePowerSupplySensor 86 DELL PackagePSRedundancy 87 DELL PSRedundancy 88 Osa KUI wee E le E NS 89 o O e hr et sree a AI E AA MI eae 91 Contents Introduction This reference guide documents the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Common Informati
2. Description Data Type ExtendedCharacteristics ExtendedStates CPUStatus Indicates the extended capabilities of the processor This attribute unitl6 is a bit field The following are the definitions of a bit when set to one Bit 0 Virtualization Technology VT supported Bit 1 Demand Based Switching DBS supported Bit 2 eXecute Disable XD supported Bit 3 Hyper Threading HT supported Indicates the setting of the extended capabilities of the processor unitl6 This attribute is a bit field The following are the definitions of a bit when set to one Bit 0 Virtualization Technology VT enabled Bit 1 Demand Based Switching DBS enabled Bit 2 eXecute Disable XD enabled Bit 3 Hyper Threading HT enabled Indicates the current status of the microprocessor For example it uintl6 may be disabled by the user via the BIOS or disabled due to a POST error Values for the CPUStatus property are as follows 0 Unknown 1 Microprocessor enabled 2 Microprocessor disabled by user via BIOS setup 3 Microprocessor disabled by BIOS POST error 4 Microprocessor is idle 5 Other CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 30 CIM_Processor Properties continued Class Name CIM Processor Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type Family Refers to the processor family type Values for the Family property uint16 are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 8086 4 80286 5 80386 6 80486 7 8087 8
3. Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type ProtocolSupported The protocol used by the controller to access controlled uint16 devices Values for the ProtocolSupported property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 PCI 4 Parallel protocol CIM_ParallelController CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice 110 cim_controller LQ IM ParallelController The CIM_ParallelController class identified in Table 3 25 contains a set of objects that control parallel devices Parallel controllers transfer 8 or 16 bits of data at a time to the devices they control for example a parallel port controlling a printer Table 3 25 CIM_ParallelController Properties Class Name CIM_ParallelController Parent Class CIM_Controller Property Description Data Type DMASupport Set to TRUE if the parallel controller supports DMA Boolean Security An enumeration indicating the operational security forthe uintl6 controller Values for the Security property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 None 4 External interface locked out 5 External interface enabled 6 Boot bypass 50 CIM_LogicalElement CIM_SerialController AA CM LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice LO cim_controller L_ CIM_SerialController The CIM_SerialController class explained in Table 3 26 contains controllers that transfer data one bit at a time to the devices they control for example a seria
4. 5 Desktop 6 Portable 7 Net PC Indicates the system identifier code uintl6 Defines whether the event log data is unicode uintl6 formatted or binary raw Values for the event LogFormat property are as follows 1 Formatted event log only 2 Unformatted 3 Events and POST Formatted both the event log and the power on self test POST log are unicode formatted Indicates the global status of fan sensors string Indicates the global status of temperature sensors string Indicates the global status of voltage sensors string Indicates the global status of current sensors string Indicates the global status of power supplies string Indicates the global status of memory devices string Indicates the global status of processor devices string Indicates the global status of the cooling unit string Indicates the global status of the power unit string Indicates whether resetting default thresholds Boolean are supported CIM_PhysicalElement CIM_PhysicalComponent CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM PhysicalElement LO CIM_PhysicalComponent The CIM_PhysicalComponent class listed in Table 2 6 represents any low level or basic component within a package A component object either cannot or does not need to be broken down into its constituent parts For example an application specific integrated circuit ASIC cannot be broken down into smaller discrete parts Table 2 6 CIM_PhysicalComponent Properties Class Name C
5. LogRecord Provides the ESM message content string EventTime Indicates the time that the message is generated datetime Status Indicates the severity of the event that caused the log to string be generated Dell defined Classes 77 DELL _PostLog CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_PostLog The DELL PostLog identified in Table 4 2 is a record of the system s power on self test POST When you turn on a system the POST tests various system components such as random access memory RAM the hard drives and the keyboard Table 4 2 DELL_PostLog Properties Class Name DELL_PostLog Parent Class None DELL_CMApplication K NOTE Dell updateable components such as BIOS and FW are considered applications CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_CMApplication The DELL_CMApplication class identified in Table 4 3 contains information related to the Dell Change Management applications Table 4 3 DELL_CMApplication Properties Class Name DELL_CMApplications Parent Class None Property Description Data Type Product ID Indicates the product ID number string Name Indicates the name of the product string Description Provides a short description of the product string Vendor Indicates the name of the product string manufacturer Version Indicates the current version of the product string 78 Dell defined Classes DELL CMDevice CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_CMDevice The DELL_CMDe
6. sint32 UpperThresholdNonCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 LowerThresholdCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CIM_LogicalElement 39 Table 3 12 CIM_NumericSensor Properties continued Class Name CIM _NumericSensor Parent Class CIM_Sensor Property Description Data Type UpperThresholdCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 Supported Thresholds An array representing the thresholds supported uintl6 by this sensor The supported values are as follows 1 LowerThresholdNonCritical 2 UpperThresholdNonCritical 3 LowerThresholdCritical 4 UpperThresholdCritical EnabledThresholds An array representing the thresholds that are uint 16 currently enabled for this sensor Enabled threshold values are as follows 1 LowerThresholdNonCritical 2 UpperThresholdNonCritical 3 LowerThresholdCritical 4 UpperThresholdCritical SettableThresholds An array representing the writable thresholds uintl6 supported by sensor Settable threshold values are as follows 1 Lower ThresholdNonCritical 2 UpperThresholdNonCritical CIM_TemperatureSensor i CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Sensor L_ CIM_NumericSensor L o CIM_TemperatureSensor The CIM_TemperatureSensor class listed in Table 3 13 contains sensors that sample ambient temperature and return a value in degrees Celsius 40 CIM_LogicalElement T
7. Card Slot 18 ATA 2 48 unused 78 Proprietary Memory 108VF 45 Card Slot 19 ATA 3 49 unused 79 Proprietary I O 109Future 1 0 Riser Slot 20 ATA 66 50 unused 80 PCI 66 MHz 110SC 21 DB 9 51 unused 81 AGP2X 111SG 22 DB 15 52 unused 82 AGP4X 112Flectrical 23 DB 25 53 USB 83 PC 98 1130ptical 24 DB 36 54 IEEE 1394 84 PC 98 Hireso 114Ribbon 25 RS 232C 55 HIPPI 85 PC H98 115GLM 26 RS 422 56 HSSDC 6 pins 86 PC 98Note 1161x9 27 RS 423 57 GBIC 87 PC 98Full 117Mini SG 28 RS 485 58 DIN 88 SSA SCSI 118LC 29 RS 449 59 Mini DIN 89 Circular 119HSSC CIM_Slot CIM_ManagedSystemElement Es CIM_PhysicalElement LO CIM_PhysicalConnector LO ci siot The CIM_Slot class described in Table 2 11 represents connectors into which packages are inserted For example a physical package that is a hard drive can be inserted into an small computer system interface single connector attachment SCSI SCA slot As another example a card can be inserted into a 16 32 or 64 bit expansion slot on a host board CIM_PhysicalElement 25 26 Table 2 11 CIM_Slot Properties Class Name class CIM_Slot Parent Class CIM_PhysicalConnector Property Description Data Type ConnectorType See Table 2 10 uintl6 SupportsHotPlug Indicates whether the slot supports hot plug adapter cards Boolean MaxDataWidth Indicates the maximum bus width in bits of adapter cards uintl6 that can be inserted into this slot Values for the MaxDataWidth property are as follows 0 Unkn
8. I O uint64 EndingAddress Identifies the ending address of memory mapped I O uint64 MappedResource Indicates the type of memory mapped I O uintl6 MappedResource defines whether memory or I O is mapped and for I O whether the mapping is toa memory or a port space Memory mapped T O values are as follows 1 Other 2 Mapped memory 3 I O mapped to memory space 41 O mapped to port space CIM_DMA A CIM _LogicalElement L gt CIM_SystemResource L cim_pma The CIM_DMA class explained in Table 3 41 contains DMA information A DMA channel allows certain types of data transfer between RAM and a device to bypass the microprocessor CIM_LogicalElement 69 70 Table 3 41 CIM_DMA Properties Class Name CIM_DMA Parent Class CIM_SystemResource Property Description Data Type CSCreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string CSName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string CreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string DMAChannel Identifies a part of the object s key value the DMA uint32 channel number Availability Indicates the availability of the DMA Values for the uint16 Availability property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Available 4 In use not available 5 In use and available shareable CIM_RedundancyGroup CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM LogicalElement E O CIM_RedundancyGroup The CIM_RedundancyGroup cla
9. Many classes have properties such as Caption Description and CreationClassName Table 1 2 defines properties that have the same meaning in every class that has this property and are defined more than once in this guide Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Property Description Data Type Caption Describes the object using a short textual string description one line string CreationClassName Indicates the name of the class or the subclass string 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 CSCreationClassName Indicates the computer system s creation class string name CSName Indicates the computer system s name string CurrentReading Indicates the actual current value indicated by the sint32 sensor in amperes Description Provides a textual description of the object string LowerThresholdNonCritical If current reading is between lower threshold sint32 noncritical and upper threshold noncritical the current state is normal See Figure 3 2 LowerThresholdCritical If the current reading is between upper threshold sint32 critical and upper threshold fatal the current state is critical See Figure 3 2 IsLinear Indicates that the sensor is linear over its Boolean dynamic range Manufacturer Provides the name of the organization responsible string for producing the CIM_Physic
10. a temperature sensor s reading of actual temperature Table 3 5 CIM_Logical Device Properties Class Name CIM_LogicalDevice Parent Class CIM_LogicalElement Property Description Data Type SystemCreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string SystemName Indicates the scoping system s name string CreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string DevicelD Identifies an address or other identifying information string to uniquely name the logical device CIM_LogicalElement CIM_FRU CIIM_ManagedSystemElement ciM_LogicalElement 1110 CIM _LogicalDevice L Q cim_ Fru The CIM_FRU class described in Table 3 6 contains manufacturing information related to the Field Replaceable Units FRU of a system such as system planar I O riser card Table 3 6 CIM_FRU Properties Class Name Parent Class Property CIM_FRU CIM_LogicalDevice Description Data Type FRUInformationState FRUDeviceName FRUManufacturingDateName FRUManufacturerName Indicates the state and availability of FRU information Indicates the device name of the FRU Indicates the manufacturing date of the FRU in ticks Indicates the name of the manufacturer Uint 16 String Integer String FRUPartNumberName FRUSerialNumberName Indicates the FRU part number Indicates the FRU serial number String String FRURevisionName Indicates the FRU R
11. installing upgrading and uninstalling Server Administrator for each operating system Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Command Line Interface User s Guide explains how to perform tasks using the text based command line interface Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Messages Reference Guide lists the messages that you can receive on your systems management console or on your operating system s event viewer This guide explains the text severity and cause of each message that the Server Administrator issues Dell OpenManage Server Administrator SNMP Reference Guide documents the SNMP management information base MIB The SNMP MIB defines variables that cover the capabilities of Server Administrator systems management agents Introduction CIM_PhysicalElement CIM_PhysicalElement is a CIM defined class The CIM_PhysicalElement class contains the subclasses shown in Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 CIM_PhysicalElement Class Structure CIM_ManagedSystemElement In CIM_PhysicalElement cim_PhysicalPackage LO CiM PhysicalFrame LO cim Chassis LO bell Chassis O CIM_PhysicalComponent LO cim chip LO CIM PhysicalMemory O CIM_PhysicalConnector LO cm sot CIM_PhysicalElement CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM PhysicalElement Subclasses of the CIM_PhysicalElement class listed in Table 2 1 define any component of a system that has a distinct physical identity Physical elements are tangible managed system elements usua
12. locked preventing user input Boolean or output CIM_PointingDevice CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CIM LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice L_ CIM_UserDevice L Q CIM PointingDevice The CIM_PointingDevice class described in Table 3 21 includes those devices used to point to regions of a display Examples are a mouse or a trackball Table 3 21 CIM_PointingDevice Properties Class Name CIM_PointingDevice Parent Class CIM_UserDevice Property Description Data Type Pointing Type Indicates the type of pointing device Values for the Boolean Pointing Type property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Mouse 4 Trackball 5 Trackpoint 6 Glidepoint 7 Touch pad 8 Touch screen 9 Mouse optical sensor CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 21 CIM_PointingDevice Properties continued Class Name Parent Class CIM_PointingDevice CIM_UserDevice Property Description Data Type NumberOfButtons Indicates the number of buttons If the CIM_PointingDevice uint8 has no buttons a value of 0 is returned Handedness Integer indicating whether the CIM_PointingDevice is uint16 configured for right or left handed operation Values for the Handedness property are as follows 0 Unknown 1 Not applicable 2 Right handed operation 3 Left handed operation CIM_Keyboard CIM_ManagedSystemElement ciM_LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L Q cim_userDevice L 0 cim Keyboard The CIM Keyb
13. power of the unit modifier If the unit modifier is 6 then the units of the values returned are microvolts The units apply to all numeric properties of the sensor unless explicitly overridden by the units qualifier If the current reading is between upper threshold sint32 critical and upper threshold fatal the current status is critical See Figure 3 2 If the current reading is between lower threshold sint32 noncritical and lower threshold critical the current status is noncritical See Figure 3 2 Version should be in the form string lt major gt lt minor gt lt revision gt or lt major gt lt minor gt lt letter gt lt revision gt for example 1 2 3 or 1 2a3 Introduction 11 12 Other Documents You May Need Besides this Dell OpenManage Server Administrator CIM Reference Guide you can find the following guides either on the Dell Support website at support dell com or on the documentation CD Server Administrator Online Help is context sensitive help that you can access while running Server Administrator Help screens provide step by step instructions on how to perform systems management tasks using Server Administrator Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User s Guide documents the features installation and uninstallation of Server Administrator Dell OpenManage Installation and Security User s Guide provides complete information on installation procedures and step by step instructions for
14. two 8 bit memory devices to form a 16 bit row then a value of 2 means that this memory is the second device 0 is an invalid value for this property InterleavePosition Indicates the position of this physical memory in an uint32 interleave 0 indicates noninterleaved indicates the first position 2 the second position and so on For example in a 2 1 interleave a value of 1 indicates that the memory is in the even position CIM_PhysicalConnector O CIIM_ManagedSystemElement CM PhysicalElement Lo CIM_PhysicalConnector The CIM_PhysicalConnector class explained in Table 2 9 includes physical elements such as plugs jacks or buses that connect physical elements Any object that can be used to connect and transmit signals or power between two or more physical elements is a member of this class For example slots and D shell connectors are types of physical connectors See Table 2 10 for a list of valid connector type values CIM_PhysicalElement 23 Table 2 9 CIM_PhysicalConnector Properties Class Name CIM_PhysicalConnector Parent Class CIM_PhysicalElement Property Description Data Type ConnectorPinout A free form string describing the pin configuration string and signal usage of a physical connector ConnectorType An array of integers defining the type of physical uint16 connector An array is specified to allow the description of combinations of connector information For example one array en
15. 80287 9 80387 10 80487 11 Pentium family 12 Pentium PRO 13 Pentium II 14 Pentium MMX 15 Celeron 16 Xeon Pentium II 17 Pentium III 18 M1 family 19 M2 family 24 5 family 25 K6 family 26 K6 2 27 K6 3 CIM_LogicalElement 57 Table 3 30 CIM_Processor Properties continued Class Name CIM Processor Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type 28 AMD Athlon family 29 AMD Duron 30 AMD29000 family 31 K6 2 32 Power PC family 33 Power PC 601 34 Power PC 603 35 Power PC 603 36 Power PC 604 31 Power PC 620 38 Power PC X704 39 Power PC 750 48 Alpha family 49 Alpha 21064 50 Alpha 21066 51 Alpha 21164 52 Alpha 21164PC 53 Alpha 21164a 54 Alpha 21264 55 Alpha 21364 64 MIPS family 65 MIPS R4000 66 MIPS R4200 67 MIPS R4400 68 MIPS R4600 69 MIPS R10000 80 SPARC family 81 SuperSPARC 82 MicroSPARC II 83 MicroSPARC Ilep 84 UltraSPARC 85 UltraSPARC II 86 UltraSPARC lii 87 UltraSPARC III 58 CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 30 CIM_Processor Properties continued Class Name Parent Class Property CIM_Processor CIM_LogicalDevice Description Data Type 88 UltraSPARC TIli 96 68040 97 68xx family 98 68000 99 68010 100 68020 101 68030 112 Hobbit family 120 Crusoe TM5000 family 121 Crusoe TM3000 family 122 Efficeon TM8000 family 128 Weitek 130 Itanium 131 AMD Athlon 64 bit family 132 AMD Opteron family 133 AMD Sempron fam
16. Brand Model Description A string describing the role of the microprocessor for example central microprocessor or math processor Provides microprocessor socket information including data on how this microprocessor can be upgraded if upgrades are supported This property is an integer enumeration Values for the UpgradeMethod property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Daughter board 4 ZIF socket 5 Replacement piggy back 6 None 7 LIF socket 8 Slot 1 9 Slot 2 10 370 pin socket 19 Socket mPGA604 20 Socket LGA771 21 Socket LGA775 Indicates the maximum speed in MHz of this microprocessor Indicates the number of processors core detected Indicates the number of processors core enabled Indicates the current speed in MHz of this microprocessor Indicates the processor data width in bits Indicates the processor address width in bits Indicates the revision level of the processor within the microprocessor family Identifies a globally unique identifier for the microprocessor This identifier may only be unique within a microprocessor family Indicates the brand name of the processor Indicates the model name of the processor CIM_LogicalElement Data Type string uintl6 uint32 uintl6 uintl6 uint32 uintl6 uintl6 string string string string 55 56 Table 3 30 CIM_Processor Properties continued Class Name Parent Class Property CIM_Processor CIM_LogicalDevice
17. CIM_LogicalElement LO CIM _LogicalDevice 1110 iM LogicalPort 1110 cIM_NetworkPort L Q DELL_NetworkPort The DELL_NetworkPort class listed in Table 3 9 represents the abstraction of a port or connection point of a device For example a USB port can be abstracted to represent a port This feature is used when the abstracted port has independent management characteristics from the device that includes it CIM_LogicalElement 33 34 Table 3 9 DELL_NetworkPort Properties Class Name Parent Class Dell_NetworkPort CIM_NetworkPort Property NicTOECapability NicRDMACapability CIM_LogicalElement Description Data Type Defines NIC TOE capability The following Uint32 values with explanations are possible for this property 0 NIC driver does not support querying for capability 1 NIC driver supports querying for capability but query returned an error 2 NIC driver supports querying for capability and query says it is capable 4 NIC driver supports querying for capability and query says it is not capable 8 NIC driver supports querying for capability but error prevented querying NIC driver 16 NIC driver supports querying for capability but NIC driver did not respond to query Defines NIC RDMA capability The following Uint32 values with explanations are possible for this property 0 NIC driver does not support querying for capability 1 NIC driver supports querying for capability bu
18. Class Name Parent Class CIM_Chassis CIM_PhysicalFrame Property Chassis Types Description Data Type Values for the ChassisTypes property are as follows uint16 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Mini tower 4 Tower 5 Space saving 6 Main system chassis 7 Expansion chassis 8 Subchassis 9 Space saving 10 Main system chassis 11 Expansion chassis 12 Subchassis 13 Bus expansion chassis 14 Peripheral chassis 15 Storage chassis 16 Rack mount chassis DELL Chassis CIM_ManagedSystemElement e CIM_PhysicalElement LO ci PhysicalPackage LO CIM PhysicalFrame LO cim chassis LO DELL chassis The DELL Chassis class explained in Table 2 5 defines the identifying and status properties of the chassis DELL Chassis inherits from CIM defined classes but is populated by Dell properties CIM_PhysicalElement 17 Table 2 5 DELL_Chassis Properties Class Name Parent Class DELL_Chassis CIM_Chassis Property Indicates the container AssetTag string This asset tag string Asset Tag SystemClass SystemID LogFormat FanStatus TempStatus VoltStatus AmpStatus PsStatus MemStatus ProcStatus FanRedStatus PsRedStatus IsDefaultThrSupported Description Data Type string is writable by the system administrator Refers to the system type that is installed and uintl6 ruming the instrumentation Values for the SystemClass property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Workstation 4 Server
19. Critical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 LowerThresholdCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CIM_LogicalElement 41 Table 3 14 CIM_CurrentSensor Properties continued Class Name Parent Class Property CIM_CurrentSensor CIM_NumericSensor Description Data Type UpperThresholdCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CIM_VoltageSensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Sensor L_ CIM_NumericSensor L O CIM_VoltageSensor The CIM_VoltageSensor class shown in Table 3 15 contains sensors that measure voltage and return a value in volts Table 3 15 CIM_VoltageSensor Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_VoltageSensor CIM_NumericSensor Property Description Data Type UnitModifier See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CurrentReading See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 IsLinear See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Boolean LowerThresholdNonCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 UpperThresholdNonCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 LowerThresholdCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 UpperThresholdCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 42 CIM_LogicalElement CIM_Tachometer CIM_ManagedSystemElement ciM_LogicalElem
20. Dell OpbenManage Server Administrator CIM Reference Guide www dell com support dell com Notes and Notices K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2003 2006 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Intel Pentium Xeon and Celeron are registered trademarks and i960 MMX Itanium i386 and i486 are trademarks of Intel Corporation Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own March 2006 Contents T UNGOPUCHON 6 34 o a e pccne 2 tine ng radasid puii 7 ServerAdministrator 7 Documenting CIM Classes and Their Properties 7 Base Cl sSE Srta a ak te See aT at alae SG ee eg at 8 ParentiClasses 2 wien ti he ie 2h wee Ok AG ot ets 8 Classes That Describe Relationships 8 Dell d
21. IM_PCIBridge CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement L CIM _LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Controller L Q cim Pcicontroller L Q cim PCiBridge The CIM_PCIBridge class shown in Table 3 29 describes the capabilities and management of a PCI controller providing bridge to bridge capability An example is a PCI to Industry Standard Architecture ISA bus bridge CIM_LogicalElement 53 Table 3 29 CIM_PCIBridge Properties Class Name CIM_PCIBridge Parent Class CIM_PCIController Property Description Data Type BaseAddress Identifies an array of double word base memory addresses uint32 Bridge Type Indicates the type of bridge A bridge is PCI to lt value gt uint16 except for the Host which is a host to PCI bridge Values for the BridgeType property are as follows 0 Host 1 ISA 128 Other BaseAddress Identifies an array of double word base memory addresses uint32 CIM_Processor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Processor The CIM_Processor class described in Table 3 30 contains devices that interpret and execute demands for example the Intel Xeon microprocessor 54 CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 30 CIM_Processor Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_Processor CIM_LogicalDevice Property Role UpgradeMethod MaxClockSpeed Core count CoreEnabledCount CurrentClockSpeed DataWidth AddressWidth Stepping UniquelD
22. IM_PhysicalComponent Parent Class CIM_PhysicalElement CIM_Chip CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM PhysicalElement LO CIM_PhysicalComponent LO cM Chip The CIM Chip class listed in Table 2 7 represents any type of integrated circuit hardware including ASICs processors memory chips and so on CIM_PhysicalElement 19 20 Table 2 7 CIM Chip Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM Chip CIM PhysicalComponent Property FormFactor FormFactor Description Data Type 0 Unknown uint16 1 Other 2 SIP 3 DIP 4 ZIP 5 SOJ 6 Proprietary 7 SIMM 8 DIMM 9 TSOP 10 PGA 11 RIMM 12 SODIMM 13 SRIMM 14 SMD 15 SSMP 16 OFP 17 TOFP 18 SOIC uint16 19 LCC 20 PLCC 21 BGA 22 FPBGA 23 LGA 24 FB DIMM CIM_PhysicalElement CIM_PhysicalMemory CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM PhysicalElement LO CIM_PhysicalComponent LO cM chip LO cim PhysicaiMemory The CIM_PhysicalMemory class described in Table 2 8 is a subclass of CIM_Chip representing low level memory devices such as SIMMS DIMMs and so on Table 2 8 CIM_PhysicalMemory Properties Class Name CIM_PhysicalMemory Parent Class CIM_Chip Property Description Data Type FormF actor See Table 2 7 CIM_Chip Properties uintl6 CIM_PhysicalElement 21 Table 2 8 CIM_PhysicalMemory Properties continued Class Name Parent Class Property CIM_PhysicalMemory CIM_Chip Description Data Type Memory Type To
23. able 3 13 CIM_TemperatureSensor Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_TemperatureSensor CIM_NumericSensor Property UnitModifier CurrentReading IsLinear LowerThresholdNonCritical UpperThresholdNonCritical LowerThresholdCritical UpperThresholdCritical Description See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Data Type sint32 sint32 Boolean sint32 sint32 sint32 sint32 CIM_CurrentSensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Sensor L_ CIM_NumericSensor Lo CIM_CurrentSensor The CIM_CurrentSensor class listed in Table 3 14 contains sensors that measure amperage and returns a value in amperes Table 3 14 CIM_CurrentSensor Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_CurrentSensor CIM_NumericSensor Property Description Data Type UnitModifier See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CurrentReading See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 IsLinear See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Boolean LowerThresholdNonCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 UpperThresholdNon
24. alElement or CIM_SoftwareElement This may be the entity from whom the element is purchased but not necessarily Purchase information is contained in the Vendor property of CIM_Product Name Defines the label by which the object is known string When subclassed the Name property can be overridden to be a Key property 10 Introduction Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes continued Property Description Data Type Status SystemCreationClassName UnitModifier UpperThresholdCritical UpperThresholdNonCritical Version Provides a string indicating how well the string component is functioning comparable to health Status values for operational and nonoperational conditions include Operational Status Values OK indicates that the object is functioning normally Degraded means that the item is functioning but not optimally Stressed indicates that the element is functioning but needs attention Examples of Stressed states are overloaded overheated and so on Nonoperational Status Values Non recover means that a nonrecoverable error has occurred Error means that an element has encountered an operational condition that is severe as compared to its normal mode of operation Indicates the system s creation class name string Provides the unit multiplier for the values returned sint32 by this sensor All the values returned by this sensor are represented in units of 10 raised to the
25. an extension of a CIM schema that communicates with managed objects The provider accesses data and generates event notifications from a variety of sources The Dell CIM provider extends the standard CIM schema to make it easier to manage systems 90 Glossary MOF AMOF isa management object file that models objects in a systems management environment The MOF models the relationships between different managed objects For example the CIM_RedundancyGroup is a parent class for components that are so critical to the proper functioning of a system that the system is designed to have additional critical components When a critical component fails redundancy allows the system to continue operation because there are other components that can compensate for the loss The DELL_PowerSupply and DELL_FanRedundancy classes are derived from the CIM redundancy group The relationship is one of child to parent RAID Acronym for redundant array of independent disks response file The file that records the features that an administrator wants to incorporate into an unattended installation is called a response file or an answer file set operation An operation used to write or set data to MIB variables maintained by the SNMP agent SNMP Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP is an industry standard interface that allows a network manager to remotely monitor and manage workstations unattended installati
26. at uniquely identifies the element CIM_LogicalElement 65 66 DELL SoftwareFeature CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement L gt CIM_SoftwareFeature La O DELL_SoftwareFeature DELL_SoftwareFeature described in Table 3 37 defines the universal resource locator URL of the systems management software and the language in which systems management information displays Defining these properties enables users to manage a system using an Internet browser You can access Server Administrator using the secure hypertext transfer protocol https and a preassigned port number of 1311 or you can specify a port number of your own choosing Table 3 37 DELL SoftwareFeature Properties Class Name DELL_SoftwareFeature Parent Class CIM_SoftwareFeature Property Description Data Type OmsaURL Defines the URL for Server Administrator string Language Sets the language for systems management information string CIM_SystemResource CIIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement gt CIM_SystemResource The CIM_SystemResource class listed in Table 3 38 provides access to system resources from an operating system SystemResources consist of interrupt requests IRQs and direct memory access DMA capabilities Table 3 38 CIM_SystemResource Properties Class Name CIM_SystemResource Parent Class CIM_LogicalElement CIM_LogicalElement CIM IRO CIM_ManagedSystemElement IM _LogicalEleme
27. cyGroup described in Table 3 45 defines what constitutes fan redundancy in a system Table 3 45 DELL_FanRedundancyGroup Properties Class Name DELL_FanRedundancyGroup Parent Class CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup 72 CIM_LogicalElement CIM_EnabledLogicalElement Group ct CM _LogicalElement L CIM EnabledLogicalElement The CIM_EnabledLogicalElementGroup class described in Table 3 46 extends the CIM_LogicalElementGroup class to abstract the concept of an element that is enabled or disabled such as a LogicalDevice or ServiceAccessPoint Table 3 46 CIM_EnabledLogicalElementGroup Properties Class Name CIM_EnabledLogicalElementGroup Parent Class CIM_LogicalElementGroup CIM_ServiceAccessPoint CIIM_ManagedSystemElement ciM_LogicalElement L CIM EnabledLogicalElement La O CIM_ServiceAccessPoint The CIM_ServiceAccessPointGroup class described in Table 3 47 represents the ability to utilize or invoke a service Access points indicate that a service is available to other entities for use Table 3 47 CIM_ServiceAccessPointGroup Properties Class Name CIM_ServiceAccessPointGroup Parent Class CIM_EnabledLogicalElement CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPoint CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CM LogicalElement L CIM EnabledLogicalElement L_ O CIM_ServiceAccessPoint EZ O CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPoint CIM_LogicalElement 73 74 The CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPointG
28. d their components In the diagrams that appear in the documentation for each class those classes created and populated by Dell are designated by the gold lighter gray triangle icon Typographical Conventions The following example shows how most of the classes in the Dell CIM provider are documented Table 1 1 shows a partial class description for the DELL_DMA class For a full class description see Table 3 41 CIM_DMA Properties Class Name appears in Courier typeface and provides the string that names the class in the MOF Parent Class appears in Courier typeface and provides the name of the class from which the present class is derived Property denotes the name of the attribute that is being defined for this class Description includes text that defines the property Data Type stipulates the format that the values of this property must take Common data types include Boolean string and various types of integer Boolean indicates that the property must be expressed as one of two alternatives Table 1 1 CIM_DMA Properties Class Name CIM_DMA Parent Class CIM_SystemResource Property Description Data Type DMAChannel A part of the object s key value the DMA channel number uint32 Availability Availability of the DMA Availability values are defined as follows uint16 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Available 4 In Use Not Available 5 In Use and Available Shareable Introduction 9 Common Properties of Classes
29. ed 10 Hardware initializing 11 Hardware resetting 12 Hardware closing 13 Hardware not ready BusNumber Indicates the PCI bus number uint8 FunctionNumber Indicates the PCI Function number uint8 Driver version Indicates the NIC driver version string CIM_LogicalElement 35 Table 3 9 DELL_NetworkPort Properties continued Class Name Dell _NetworkPort Parent Class CIM_NetworkPort Property Description DataType IPAddress Indicates the NIC IP Address String SubnetMask Indicates the NIC subnet mask String DHCPServer Indicates the NIC DHCP Server String DefaultGateway Indicates the NIC default gateway String CurrentMACAddress Indicates the NIC current MAC address String OSAdapterDescription Describes the OS Adapter String OSAdapterVendor Provides OS Adapter vendor details String OSAdapterProductName Identifies the OS Adapter name String ServiceName Identifies the Service Name String CIM_Sensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Sensor L oO CIM_NumericSensor Lo CIM_CurrentSensor The CIM_ Sensor class explained in Table 3 10 contains hardware devices capable of measuring the characteristics of some physical property for example the temperature or voltage characteristics of a computer system 36 CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 10 CIM_Sensor Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_Sensor CIM_LogicalDevice Property Sen
30. efinedClasses 9 Typographical Conventions 9 Common Properties of Classes 10 Other Documents You May Need 12 2 CIM_PhysicalElement 13 CIM PhysicalElement 13 CIM PhysicalPackage 14 CIM Physicalframe 15 CIM ChassIS eso iaa Bik ae tate Bx MA eee oe dai 16 DELL Chassis 24 02 to it 4S e d See tS edd AA a 17 CIM PhysicalComponent 19 CIM Chip era AA ea Reade wee tated 19 CIM PhysicalMemory 21 CIM PhysicalConnector 23 CIMESTO ii A dd SS Se 25 3 CIM LogicalElement 27 CIM LogicalElement 28 CIM System gt iu ete gb eek et ai ee IA 28 Contents 3 4 CIM ComputerSystem 29 DELL YU AI IAA 30 CIM_LogicalDevice 30 CIMAERU Soo iia roda bh eer ns ee ace G 31 CIM LogicalPort 31 CIM LogicalPort AA wes ee a ae Ra YES ew ES 32 CIM NetworkPort 32 DELL NetworkPort 33 CIM Sensor AA AI ta Hee a e o 36 CIM DiscreteSensor 38 CIM NumericSensor 38 CIM TemperatureSenso
31. ell CIM provider All of the supported classes and properties in the MOF are documented in this guide The following subsections define some of the basic building blocks of CIM classes that are used in describing the decim32 provider name These subsections also explain how the elements used in describing these classes are organized This section does not document the entire CIM schema but only those classes and properties supported by the decim32 provider The list of properties for each supported class varies greatly Introduction 7 Base Classes The classes listed in the Server Administrator CIM provider class hierarchy do not have a parent property These base classes do not derive from another class The base classes are e CIM_ManagedSystemElement e CIM_Dependency DELL Esm Log DELL PostLog e DELL CMApplication e DELL CMDevice e DELL CMDeviceApplications e DELL CMInventory DELL_CMOS e DELL_CMProductInfo The CIM_ManagedSystemElement class is the base class for the system element hierarchy from which all other CIM classes are derived As a result CIM_ManagedSystemElement has no parent Examples of managed system elements include software components such as files devices such as hard drives and controllers and physical subcomponents of devices such as chip sets and cards For the CIM_ManagedSystemElement properties see Caption CreationClassName Description Name and Status in Table 1 2 Common Properties of Cla
32. ent L CIM _LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Sensor Lo CIM_NumericSensor o CIM_Tachometer The CIM_Tachometer class listed in Table 3 16 contains devices that measure revolutions per minute RPM of a fan and return the value in RPMs Table 3 16 CIM_Tachometer Properties Class Name CIM_Tachometer Parent Class CIM _NumericSensor Property Description Data Type Sensor Type See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes uint16 UnitModifier See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CurrentReading See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 IsLinear See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Boolean LowerThresholdNonCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 UpperThresholdNonCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CIM_WatchDog CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice L Q CiM Watchdog The CIM_WatchDog class described in Table 3 17 represents a timer that is implemented in system hardware The watchdog feature allows the hardware to monitor the state of the operating system BIOS or a software component installed on the system If the monitored component fails to rearm the timer before its expiration the hardware assumes that the system is in a critical state and could reset the system This feature can also be used as an application watchdog timer for a mission critical application In this case the application would as
33. ependency Lo DELL_PSRedundancy The DELL_PSRedundancy class shown in Table 5 8 defines what constitutes power supply redundancy for Dell systems Table 5 8 DELL_PSRedundancy Properties Class Name DELL_PSRedundancy Parent Class CIM_Dependency Property Description Antecedent CIM_PowerSupplySensor refers to the power supply sensor that monitors wattage for the entire package Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage refers to the package whose wattage is being monitored 88 CIM_Dependency Glossary The following list defines or identifies technical terms abbreviations and acronyms used in user documents Array Manager A systems management application that allows you to manage and configure SCSI and Fibre Channel RAID controllers through a common user interface asset tag code An individual code assigned to a computer usually by a system administrator for security or tracking purposes attribute An attribute or property contains a specific piece of information about a manageable component For example acomponent can have attributes for settings capabilities and status CIM Acronym for Common Information Model which is a model for describing management information from the DMTF CIM is implementation independent allowing different management applications to collect the required data from a variety of sources CIM includes schemas for systems networks applications and devices It provides mappi
34. ether the device provides active as opposed to passive cooling Data Type Boolean CIM Fan CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice L Q cim_coolingDevice LO cim Fan The CIM_Fan class explained in Table 3 19 contains a set of devices that work to keep the ambient internal temperature of the system at a safe value by circulating air Table 3 19 CIM Fan Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_Fan CIM_CoolingDevice Property Description Data Type VariableSpeed Specifies whether the fan supports variable speeds Boolean DesiredSpeed Indicates the currently requested fan speed defined in RPM uint64 When the value TRUE the fan supports variable speeds When a variable speed fan is supported VariableSpeed Boolean TRUE the actual speed is determined using a sensor CIM_Tachometer that is associated with the fan CIM_UserDevice CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CiM_LogicalElement L CIM _LogicalDevice L_ CIM_UserDevice CIM_LogicalElement 45 46 The CIM_UserDevice class shown in Table 3 20 contains logical devices that allow a computer system s users to input view or hear data Classes derived from CIM_UserDevice include CIM_Keyboard and CIM_PointingDevice Table 3 20 CIM_UserDevice Properties Class Name CIM_UserDevice Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type IsLocked Indicates whether the device is
35. evision number String CIM_LogicalPort CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CIM_LogicalElement L_ CIM_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_LogicalPort The CIM_LogicalPort class listed in Table 3 14 represents the abstraction of a port or connection point of a device For example a USB port can be abstracted to represent a port This feature is used when the abstracted port has independent management characteristics from the device that includes it CIM_LogicalElement 31 Table 3 7 CIM_LogicalPort Properties Class Name CIM_LogicalPort Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type Speed Indicates the bandwidth of the port in bits per Uint64 second MaxSpeed Indicates the maximum bandwidth of the portin Uint64 bits per second RequestedSpeed Indicates the requested bandwidth of the portin Unit6 bits per second UsageRestriction Indicates usage parameters for the port For Unit 16 example a storage array may have backend ports to communicate with disk drives and front end ports to communicate with hosts CIM_NetworkPort CIIM_ManagedSystemElement O CIM_LogicalElement L_ CIM_LogicalDevice L Q im _LogicalPort L O CIM_NetworkPort The CIM_NetworkPort class listed in Table 3 8 describes the logical representation of a network Table 3 8 CIM_NetworkPort Properties Class Name CIM_NetworkPort Parent Class CIM_LogicalPort Property Description Data Type Speed Indicates
36. ge as opposed to a fan that is dedicated to cooling only some of the components in the package CIM_Dependency 83 84 Table 5 1 DELL_FanSensor Properties Class Name Parent Class DELL_FanSensor CIM_Dependency Property Description Antecedent CIM_Tachometer refers to the tachometer fan sensor that measures the RPM of the fan Dependent CIM Fan refers to the fan whose revolutions are measured by the tachometer CIM_PackageTempSensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_Dependency Lo CIM_PackageTempSensor The CIM_PackageTempSensor class listed in Table 5 2 contains temperature sensors that are often installed in a package such as a chassis or a rack to assist in the monitoring of the package in general This relationship is described by the CIM_PackageTempSensor association Table 5 2 CIM_PackageTempSensor Properties Class Name CIM_PackageTempSensor Parent Class CIM_Dependency Property Description Antecedent CIM_ TempSensor refers to the temperature sensor for the package Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage refers to the physical package whose environment is being monitored CIM_Dependency CIM_PackageVoltSensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_Dependency Lo CIM_PackageVoltSensor The CIM_PackageVoltSensor identified in Table 5 3 contains voltage sensors that are often installed in a package such as a chassis or a rack to assist in the monitoring of the package in general Th
37. he following characteristics for members of the CIM_LogicalElement class Represent abstractions used to manage and coordinate aspects of a physical environment such as files processes systems system capabilities and network components in the form of logical devices e Represent devices where devices are abstractions of hardware entities that may or may not be realized in physical hardware Table 3 1 CIM_LogicalElement Properties Class Name CIM_LogicalElement Parent Class CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_System CIIM_ManagedSystemElement CiM_LogicalElement cim_system 28 CIM_LogicalElement The CIM_System class shown in Table 3 2 defines a collection of managed system elements that operates as a functional whole An instance of the CIM_System class contains a well defined list of components that work together to perform a specific function Table 3 2 CIM System Properties Class Name CIM_System Parent Class CIM_LogicalElement Property Description Data Type CreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string Name Indicates the name of a specific system such asa string particular storage system or server PrimaryOwnerContact Provides information on how the primary system string owner can be reached for example a phone number or e mail address PrimaryOwnerName Indicates the name of the primary system owner string Roles An array of strings that specifies the
38. ication Values for the CommandRegister property are as follows 0 Unknown 1 Other 2 Supports 66 MHz 3 Supports user definable features 4 Supports fast back to back transactions 5 PCIX capable 6 PCI power management supported 7 Message signaled interrupts supported 8 Parity error recovery capable 9 AGP supported 10 Vital product data supported 11 Provides slot identification 12 Hot swap supported CIM_PCiDevice CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Controller L Q cim_Pcicontrotter L Q cim_PciDevice The CIM_PCIDevice class shown in Table 3 28 describes the capabilities and management of a PCI device controller on an adapter card CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 28 CIM_PCIDevice Properties Class Name CIM_PCIDevice Parent Class CIM_PCIController Property Description Data Type BaseAddress Identifies an array of up to six double word base uint32 memory addresses SubsystemID Identifies a subsystem identifier code uint16 SubsystemVendorID Identifies a subsystem vendor ID ID information uint16 is reported from a PCI device via protocol specific requests This information is also present in the CIM _PhysicalElement class the manufacturer property for hardware and the CIM Product class the vendor property for information related to product acquisition ExpansionROMBaseAddress Identifies a double word expansion ROM base uint32 memory address C
39. ice L_ CIM_StorageExtent oO CIM_Memory The CIM_Memory class identified in Table 3 32 describes the capabilities and management of storage extent devices for example cache memory or system memory Table 3 32 CIM Memory Properties Class Name CIM_Memory Parent Class CIM_StorageExtent CIM_LogicalElement 61 62 CIM_CacheMemory CIIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_StorageExtent L_ CIM_Memory L_ CIM_CacheMemory The CIM_CacheMemory class explained in Table 3 33 describes the capabilities and management of cache memory Cache memory allows a microprocessor to access data and instructions faster than normal system memory Table 3 33 CIM_CacheMemory Properties Class Name CIM_CacheMemory Parent Class CIM_Memory Property Description Data Type Level Defines whether this is the primary secondary or tertiary cache uint16 Values for the Level property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Primary 4 Secondary 5 Tertiary 6 Not applicable WritePolicy Either defines whether this cache is a write back or write uint16 through cache or whether this information varies with address or is defined individually for each input output I O Values for the WritePolicy property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Write back 4 Write through 5 Varies with address 6 Determination per I O CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 33 CIM_CacheMemory Properties conti
40. ily 134 AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology 135 Dual Core AMD Opteron family 136 AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core family 144 PA RISC family 145 PA RISC 8500 146 PA RISC 8000 147 PA RISC 7300LC 148 PA RISC 7200 149 PA RISC 7100LC 150 PA RISC 7100 160 V30 family 176 Xeon Pentium II 177 960 178 Pentium 4 179 Intel Xeon 180 AS400 family 181 Intel Xeon processor MP 182 AMD Athlon XP family 183 AMD Athlon MP family CIM_LogicalElement 59 Table 3 30 CIM_Processor Properties continued Class Name CIM Processor Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type 184 Intel Itanium 2 185 Pentium M 186 Celeron Dual Core 187 Pentium Dual Core 188 Pentium Extreme edition 190 K7 200 S 390 and zSeries family 201 ESA 390 G4 ESA 390 G5 202 ESA 390 G6 203 z Architecture base 250 1860 251 1960 260 SH 3 261 SH 4 280 ARM 281 StrongARM 300 6x86 301 MediaGX 302 MII 320 WinChip 350 DSP 500 Video processor 60 CIM_LogicalElement CIM_StorageExtent CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_StorageExtent CIM_StorageExtent identified in Table 3 31 contains devices that manage data storage for example hard drives or microprocessor memory Table 3 31 CIM_StorageExtent Properties Class Name CIM_StorageExtent Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice CIM_Memory CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDev
41. ing Vendor Indicates the name of the product manufacturer string Version Indicates the current version number of the product string Dell defined Classes CIM_Dependency The CIM_Dependency class is an association used to establish dependency relationships between two managed system elements CIM_Dependency shown in Figure 5 1 does not have a parent class because it is a relationship or association between two elements Figure 5 1 CIM_Dependency Class Structure O CIM_ManagedSystemElement O CIM_Dependency O O O O 0 DELL_FanSensor CIM_PackageTempSensor CIM_PackageVoltSensor CIM_PackageCurrentSensor CIM_PackageFanSensor CIM_PackagePowerSupplySensor DELL PackagePSRedundancy __DELL_PS Redundancy Each class derived from CIM_Dependency has an element called an antecedent that represents the independent object in this association and another element called a dependent that represents the object that is dependent on the antecedent For example consider two managed system elements Chassisl and PowerSupply3 Chassisl is the antecedent element because a managed power supply would always be either contained in or grouped with a chassis DELL FanSensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_Dependency Lo DELL_FanSensor The DELL_FanSensor class described in Table 5 1 defines a Dell specific association between a fan and a sensor The CIM_PackageFanSensor class contains fans that assist in cooling the entire packa
42. is relationship is described by the CIM_PackageVoltSensor association Table 5 3 CIM_PackageVoltage Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_PackageVoltSensor CIM_Dependency Property Description Antecedent CIM_PackageVoltSensor refers to the voltage sensor for the package Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage refers to the physical package whose voltages are being monitored CIM_PackageCurrentSensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_Dependency Lo CIM_PackageCurrentSensor The CIM_PackageCurrentSensor shown in Table 5 4 contains amperage sensors that are often installed in a package such as a chassis or a rack to assist in the monitoring of the package in general This relationship is described by the CIM_PackageCurrentSensor association Table 5 4 CIM_PackageCurrentSensor Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_PackageCurrentSensor CIM_Dependency Property Description Antecedent CIM_CurrentSensor refers to the amperage sensor for the package Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage refers to the physical package whose amperage is being monitored CIM_Dependency 85 86 CIM_PackageFanSensor O CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_Dependency Lo CIM_PackageFanSensor The CIM_PackageFanSensor class described in Table 5 5 contains fan sensors that monitor the whole package Table 5 5 CIM_PackageFanSensor Properties Class Name CIM_PackageFanSensor Parent Class CIM_Dependency Prope
43. its containing scoping package and temporarily unused The object still continues to exist and may even be inserted into a different scoping container Therefore the key for physical element is an arbitrary string that is defined independently of any placement or location oriented hierarchy CIM_PhysicalPackage CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement e CIM_PhysicalElement LO cim PhysicalPackage The CIM_PhysicalPackage class listed in Table 2 2 represents physical elements that contain or host other components Examples are a rack enclosure or an adapter card with multiple functions CIM_PhysicalElement Table 2 2 CIM_PhysicalPackage Properties Class Name CIM_PhysicalPackage Parent Class CIM_PhysicalElement Property Description Data Type Removable A CIM _PhysicalPackage is removable if it is designed to be Boolean taken in and out of the physical container in which it is normally found without impairing the function of the overall package Replaceable A CIM _PhysicalPackage is replaceable if it is possible to Boolean substitute a physically different element for the original element as in a field replaceable unit FRU For example some computer systems allow the microprocessor to be upgraded to one of a higher clock rating In this case the microprocessor is said to be replaceable CIM_PhysicalFrame O CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM PhysicalElement LO CIM PhysicalPackage LO CiM PhysicalFrame The CIM_Phy
44. l port controlling a modem Table 3 26 CIM_SerialController Properties Class Name CIM_SerialController Parent Class CIM_Controller Property Description Data Type MaxBaudRate Indicates the maximum baud rate in bits per second uint32 supported by the serial controller Security An enumeration indicating the operational security for the uint16 controller Values for the Security property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 None 4 External interface locked out 5 External interface enabled 6 Boot bypass CIM_PCIController A ciM_LogicalElement L cim_LogicalDevice L_ CIM_Controller L Q cim Pcicontroller The CIM_PCIController class listed in Table 3 27 contains a set of devices that follow the Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI protocol defined by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA The PCI protocol defines how data is transferred between devices The CIM_PCIController class contains PCI adapters and bridges CIM_LogicalElement 51 52 Table 3 27 CIM_PCIController Properties Class Name CIM_PCIController Parent Class CIM_Controller Property Description Data Type CommandRegister The current contents of the register that provides basic uintl6 control over the device s ability to respond to and or perform PCI accesses The data in the capabilities array is gathered from the PCI status register and the PCI capabilities list as defined in the PCI specif
45. ler 50 CIM_PCIBridge 53 CIM_PCIController 51 CIM_PointingDevice 46 CIM_PowerSupply 48 CIM_ Processor 54 CIM_RedundancyGroup 70 CIM_Sensor 31 36 CIM_SerialController 51 CIM_SoftwareElement 63 CIM_SoftwareFeature 65 66 CIM_System 28 CIM_SystemResource 66 CIM_Tachometer 43 CIM_TemperatureSensor 40 CIM_UserDevice 45 CIM_VoltageSensor 42 CIM_Watchdog 43 DELL FanExtraCapacityGrou pee DELL_NetworkPort 33 DELL_PSRedundancyGroup 72 DELL System 30 CIM _LogicalElement Class structure of 27 CIM_PhysicalComponent 19 CIM_PhysicalElememt CIM_PhysicalConnector 23 CIM_PhysicalMemory 21 CIM_PhysicalElement 13 CIM_Chassis 16 CIM_Chip 19 CIM_PhysicalComponent 19 CIM_PhysicalFrame 15 CIM_PhysicalPackage 14 CIM_Slot 25 DELL_Chassis 17 structure of 13 CIM_PhysicalElementClass structure of 13 CIM_SoftwareElement 63 class name 9 common properties of classes 10 current reading 10 D data type 9 Dell OpenManage Server Agent 7 DELL_CMApplication 78 DELL_CMDevice 79 DELL_CMDeviceApplication 80 DELL_CMInventory 80 Index 91 DELL_CMOS 81 DELL_CMProductInfo 82 DELL_EsmLog 77 DELL_PostLog 78 DELL_PSRedundancy 88 description 9 P parent class 9 property 9 S Server Administrator 1 0 7 V version 11 92 Index
46. lly actual hardware items that have a physical manifestation of some sort By contrast processes files and logical devices are not classified as physical elements A managed system element is not necessarily a discrete component A single card which is a type of physical element can host more than one logical device One card for example could implement both a modem and a local area network LAN adapter In this case the card would be represented by a single physical element associated with multiple logical devices CIM_PhysicalElement 13 Table 2 1 CIM_PhysicalElement Properties 14 Class Name CIM_PhysicalElement Parent Class CIM_ManagedSystemElement Property Description Data Type CreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Manufacturer See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Model The name by which the physical element is generally known string SerialNumber A manufacturer allocated number used to identify the string physical element Tag Uniquely identifies the physical element and serves as the string element s key The Tag property can contain information such as asset tag or serial number data The key for physical element is placed very high in the object hierarchy in order to identify the hardware entity independently regardless of physical placement in or on cabinets adapters and so on For example a hot swappable or removable component can be taken from
47. ng techniques for interchange of CIM data with MIB data from SNMP agents CIMOM Acronym for common information model object manager CI 0 Acronym for comprehensive input output class For the purposes of the Dell CIM provider a class is a set of managed system elements that can be monitored and managed using a systems management console capable of receiving CIM information Managed system elements can have various levels of complexity from rack systems containing multiple servers and storage systems to individual fans power supplies processors and chips Physical objects that contain systems can be associated with the CIM_PhysicalPackage class Managed objects of intermediate complexity can be represented by such classes as CIM_SoftwareElement or CIM_PowerSupplyRedundancy Simple managed system elements can be represented by classes such as CIM_Processor component Manageable components are operating systems computer systems expansion cards or peripherals that are compatible with a systems management standard such as CIM and SNMP Each component is made up of groups and attributes that are defined as relevant to that component controller A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory or between the microprocessor and a peripheral device such as a disk drive or the keyboard DMTF Abbreviation for Distributed Management Task Force a consortium of companies representing hardwa
48. nt L O CIM_ServiceAccessPoint Es O CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPoint L_ O DELL_RemoteServiceAccessPort The DELL_RemoteServiceAccessPortGroup class described in Table 3 49 is an extended class of the CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPointGroup class The DELL_RemoteServiceAccessPortGroup class provides information about Dell implementation specific attributes Table 3 49 DELL_RemoteServiceAccessPortGroup Properties Class Name Parent Class Property DELL_RemoteServiceAccessPortGroup CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPointGroup Description Data Type PortName Displays the name of the service access port string VersionString Indicates the version of the access point service string CIM_LogicalElement 75 76 CIM_LogicalElement Dell defined Classes The Dell defined classes are defined and populated by Dell rather than by CIM None of these classes have a parent class and are on the same level as CIM_ManagedSystemElement For information on how the logs are formatted see Table 2 5 DELL Chassis Properties DELL_EsmLog CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_EsmLog The DELL EsmLog class described in Table 4 1 records failure threshold violations collected by Server Administrator s embedded server management ESM capabilities Table 4 1 DELL_EsmLog Properties Class Name DELL_EsmLog Parent Class None Property Description Data Type RecordNumber Provides an index to the ESM table uint32
49. nt ku O CIM_SystemResource L cim_ira The CIM_IRQ class described in Table 3 39 contains IRQ information An IRQ is a signal that data is about to be sent to or received by a peripheral device The signal travels by an IRQ line to the microprocessor Each peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ number For example the first serial port in your computer COM1 is assigned to IRO4 by default Table 3 39 CIM IRO Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_IRO CIM_SystemResource Property Description Data Type CSCreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string CSName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string CreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string IRONumber Identifies the interrupt request number uint32 Availability Indicates the availability of the IRO Values for the uint16 Availability property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Available 4 In use not available 5 In use and available TriggerLevel Indicates whether the interrupt is triggered by the uint16 hardware signal going high or low Values for the TriggerLevel property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Active low 4 Active high CIM_LogicalElement 67 68 Table 3 39 CIM_IRQ Properties continued Class Name Parent Class Property CIM_IRO CIM_SystemResource Description Data Type Trigger Type Shareable Hardware Indicates whether edge value 4
50. nued Class Name CIM_CacheMemory Parent Class CIM_Memory Property Description Data Type CacheType Defines whether this cache is for instruction caching data uint16 caching or both unified Values for the CacheType property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Instruction 4 Data 5 Unified LineSize Indicates the size in bytes of a single cache bucket or line uint32 ReadPolicy Defines the policy used by the cache for handling read requests uint16 Values for the ReadPolicy property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Read 4 Read ahead 5 Read and read ahead 6 Determination per I O CIM_SoftwareElement pan ciM_LogicalElement Eas O CIM_SoftwareElement The CIM_SoftwareElement class described in Table 3 34 is used to define a CIM_SoftwareFeature The CIM_SoftwareElement class consists of individually manageable or deployable parts for a particular platform A software element s platform is uniquely identified by its underlying hardware architecture and operating system for example a system running Microsoft Windows NT on an Intel microprocessor A software element s implementation on a particular platform depends on the _ManagedSystemElement platform s operating system CIM_LogicalElement 64 Table 3 34 CIM_SoftwareElement Properties Class Name CIM_SoftwareElement Parent Class CIM_LogicalElement Property Description Data Type Name Indicates the name that identifies this soft
51. oard class explained in Table 3 22 includes devices that allow users to enter data Table 3 22 CIM Keyboard Properties Class Name CIM_Keyboard Parent Class CIM_UserDevice Property Description Data Type NumberOfFunctionKeys Indicates the number of function keys on the uintl6 keyboard Layout A free form string indicating the format and layout string of the keyboard CIM_LogicalElement 47 Table 3 22 CIM Keyboard Properties continued Class Name CIM_Keyboard Parent Class CIM_UserDevice Property Description Data Type Password An integer indicating whether a hardware level uintl6 password is enabled at the keyboard preventing local input Values for the Password property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Disabled 4 Enabled 5 Not implemented CIM_PowerSupply CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice 120 cim_PowerSupply The CIM_PowerSupply class described in Table 3 23 contains devices that provide current and voltage for the operation of the system and its components Table 3 23 CIM_PowerSupply Properties Class Name CIM_PowerSupply Parent Class CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type IsSwitchingSupply Indicates that the power supply is a switching power Boolean supply and not a linear power supply Rangel InputVoltageLow Indicates the low voltage in millivolts of input uint32 voltage range 1 for this power supply A value of 0 deno
52. on An unattended installation requires far less operator involvement than an interactive installation Also called a silent installation unattended installation programs record the administrator s preferences about which features of an application program to install The file that records these installation feature preferences is called a response file or an answer file System administrators typically create packages that include the response file and any other files needed to install the program distribute the package to multiple systems and activate the unattended installation Index c CIM classes and properties 7 base classes 8 classes that describe relationships 8 common properties of classes 10 conventions 9 parent classes 8 CIM_Chip 19 CIM_Dependency CIM_PackageCurrentSensor 85 CIM_PackageFanSensor 86 CIM_PackagePowerSupplySen sor 86 CIM_PackageTempSensor 84 CIM_PackageVoltSensor 85 DELL_FanSensor 83 DELL _PackagePSRedundancy 87 DELL_PSRedundancy 88 CIM_LogicalElement CIM_BIOSElement 63 CIM_CacheMemory 62 CIM_ComputerSystem 29 CIM_Controller 49 CIM_CoolingDevice 44 CIM_CurrentSensor 41 CIM_DiscreteSensor 38 CIM_DMA 69 CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup 71 CIM_Fan 45 CIM_FRU 31 CIM_LogicalElement continued CIM_IRO 67 CIM_Keyboard 47 CIM_LogicalDevice 30 CIM_LogicalPort 31 CIM_Memory 61 CIM_MemoryMappedIO 68 CIM_NumericSensor 38 CIM_ParallelControl
53. on Model CIM provider contained in the Management Object File MOF decim32 mof CIM provides a conceptual model for describing manageable objects in a systems management environment CIM is a modeling tool rather than a programming language CIM provides the structure for organizing objects into a model of a managed environment For modeling a managed environment CIM makes available a set of abstract and concrete classes of objects These classes model the basic characteristics of systems networks and applications as well as groupings of management related data For more information about CIM see the Distributed Management Task Force DMTF website at www dmtf org and the Microsoft website at www microsoft com Server Administrator Server Administrator 1 0 or later provides a suite of systems management information for keeping track of your networked systems In addition to providing systems management agents that are independent of the management console Server Administrator supports these systems management standards CIM and Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP In addition to supporting systems management industry standards Server Administrator provides additional systems management information about the specific components of your Dell system Documenting CIM Classes and Their Properties The Dell CIM provider extends support to Dell specific software and hardware components The Dell MOF defines the classes for the D
54. one of the enumerated values Table 3 11 CIM_DiscreteSensor Properties Class Name CIM_DiscreteSensor Parent Class CIM_Sensor Property Description Data Type CurrentReading See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 PossibleValues Enumerates the string outputs that can be reported by the sensor sint32 CIM_NumericSensor i CIM_ManagedSystemElement ciM_LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice to CIM_Sensor o CIM_NumericSensor The CIM_NumericSensor class described in Table 3 12 returns numerical settings and may also support threshold settings Figure 3 2 shows the relationship among upper and lower critical and upper and lower noncritical threshold values The normal range falls between upper and lower noncritical thresholds 38 CIM_LogicalElement Figure 3 2 Ranges for Threshold Values UPPER CRITICAL WARNING UPPER NONCRITICAL User Definable NORMAL LOWER NONCRITICAL User Definable WARNING LOWER CRITICAL Table 3 12 provides definitions for NumericSensor properties Table 3 12 CIM_NumericSensor Properties Class Name CIM_NumericSensor Parent Class CIM_Sensor Property Description Data Type UnitModifier See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 CurrentReading See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes sint32 IsLinear See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes Boolean LowerThresholdNonCritical See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes
55. or level triggered uintl6 value 3 interrupts occur 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Level 4 Edge Indicates whether the IRQ can be shared A value of Boolean TRUE indicates that the IRO can be shared Indicates whether the interrupt is hardware or Boolean software based A value of TRUE indicates that the interrupt is hardware based On a personal computer a hardware IRQ is a physical wire to a programmable interrupt controller PIC chip set through which the microprocessor can be notified of time critical events Some IRO lines are reserved for standard devices such as the keyboard diskette drive and the system clock A software interrupt is a programmatic mechanism to allow an application to get the attention of the processor CIM_MemoryMappedl0 CIM_ManagedSystemElement ciM_LogicalElement O CIM_SystemResource L cim_MemoryMappedlO The CIM_MemoryMappedIO class explained in Table 3 40 addresses both memory and port I O resources for personal computer architecture memory mapped I O CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 40 CIM_MemoryMappedl0 Properties Class Name CIM_MemoryMappedIO Parent Class CIM_SystemResource Property Description Data Type CSCreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string CSName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string CreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string StartingAddress Identifies the starting address of memory mapped
56. own 1 Other 8 Bits 16 Bits 32 Bits 64 Bits 128 Bits CIM_PhysicalElement CIM_LogicalElement CIM_LogicalElement is a CIM defined class containing the subclasses shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 CIM_LogicalElement CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement cim_system O CIM_ComputerSystem DELL Chassis CIM _LogicalDevice cim FRU gt CIM_Sensor CIM_DiscreteSensor CIM_NumericSensor O CIM_TemperatureSensor O CIM_CurrentSensor O CIM_VoltageSensor O CIM_Tachometer CIM_LogicalPort CIM_NetworkPort DELL_NetworkPort CiM Watchdog CIM_CoolingDevice CiM_Fan CIM_UserDevice CIM_PointingDevice CIM_Keyboard CIM_PowerSupply CIM_Controller O CIM_ParallelController O CIM_SerialController cim_Pcicontroller Cm1_PciDevice cm PelBridge O CIM_Processor CIM_StorageExtent O CIM_Memory CIM_CacheMemory O CIM_SoftwareElement CiM_BIOSElement CIM_LogicalElement 27 CIM_SoftwareFeature O DELL_SoftwareFeature CIM_SystemResource cim_ira CIM_MemoryMappedlO cM DMA gt CIM_RedundancyGroup CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup DELL_PSRedundancyGroup DELL_FanRedundancyGroup CiM_EnabledLogicalElement CIM_ServiceAccessPoint O CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPoint O DELL_RemoteServiceAccessPort CIM_LogicalElement CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement The Distributed Management Task Force DMTF identified in Table 3 1 lists t
57. r 40 CIM_CurrentSensor 41 CIM VoltageSensor 42 CIM Tachometer 43 CIM WatchDog 43 CIM CoolingDevice 44 UA at a ba Oo i ae BA 45 CIM UserDevice 45 CIM PointingDevice 46 CIM Keyboard 47 CIM PowerSupply 48 BIMA NA ai AA pta eae he i wid Seed 49 CIM_ParallelController 50 CIM_SerialController 51 CIM PCiController 51 CIM PCiDevice 52 CIM_PClBridge IA AI AAA eR ees 53 Contents CIME Process F 0 eo wie did Bee 54 CIM_StorageExtent 61 CIM Memory aa BS eb tee BE ee ee os BE G a 61 CIM CacheMemory 62 CIM SoftwareElement 63 CIM BiOSElement 64 CIM SoftwareFeature 65 DELL_SoftwareFeature 66 CIM SystemResource 66 CUM VRQ 2 02 goto sais a pepe saath O SE A ak dee 67 CIM MemoryMappediO 68 IMA ii oooh ow th eee a a a aA A 69 CIM RedundancyGroup
58. re and software providers 1x86 Variable used to represent microprocessors such as Intel i386 i486 and so forth Glossary 89 IHV Acronym for independent hardware vendor IHVs often develop their own SNMP MIBs for components that they manufacture IT Assistant A comprehensive systems management application that integrates event management configuration management and asset management for systems distributed throughout an enterprise MIB Acronym for management information base A MIB is used to send detailed status commands from or to an SNMP managed device MOF Acronym for managed object format which is an ASCII file that contains the formal definition of a CIM schema NIC Acronym for network interface controller property A property is a capability or characteristic of a CIM class The temperature probe class for example has a property that describes its thresholds for normal lower critical and upper critical ranges ofoperation Defining where normal operation ends and where critical temperatures begin determines when warnings should be sent to the systems manager for corrective action Every property has a Description and a Data Type The Description provides a brief explanation ofwhat a particular managed object does The Data Type specifies the form that the values of a property must take For example some values are bit fields and others are integers or strings provider A provider is
59. roles this string system plays in the IT environment For example for an instance of a network system the Roles property might contain the string storage system CIM_ComputerSystem CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement E O cim_system L O CIM_ComputerSystem The CIM_ComputerSystem class listed in Table 3 3 contains some or all of the following CIM_ManagedSystemElements file system operating system processor and memory volatile and or nonvolatile storage For properties see Table 3 2 CIM System Properties Table 3 3 CIM_ComputerSystem Properties Class Name CIM_ComputerSystem Parent Class CIM_System CIM_LogicalElement 29 30 DELL_System CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement L Q cim System L_ CIM_ComputerSystem L DELL_system The DELL System class listed in Table 3 4 is the set of all Dell instrumented systems including server and storage systems For properties see Table 3 2 CIM_System Properties Table 3 4 DELL System Properties Class Name DELL_System Parent Class CIM_ComputerSystem CIM_LogicalDevice CIM_ManagedSystemElement CiM _LogicalElement CiM_LogicalDevice The CIM_LogicalDevice class described in Table 3 5 models a hardware entity that may be realized in physical hardware CIM_LogicalDevice includes any characteristics of a logical device that manages its operation or configuration An example of a logical device is
60. roup class identified in Table 3 48 describes the accessing and addressing of information for a remote connection that is known to a local network element This information is contained in the local network element since this is the context in which it is remote The relevance of the remote service access point and information on its use are described by subclassing or associating to the CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPointGroup class Table 3 48 CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPointGroup Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_RemoteServiceAccessPointGroup CIM_ServiceAccessPointGroup Property Description Data Type AccessInfo InfoFormat CIM_LogicalElement Describes accessing or addressing of information for a remote connection This can be a host name network address and other similar information Indicates an enumerated integer describing the format and interpretation of the AccessInfo property This property can have the following values Other Host Name e Ipv Address e Ipv6 Address e IPX Address DECnet Address e SNA Address e Autonomous System Number e MPLS Label e DMTF Reserved e Dial String e Ethernet Address Token Ring Address e ATM Address e Frame Relay Address e DMTF Reserved e URL string uintl6 Vendor Specific DELL _RemoteServiceAccessPort CIIVI_Managed SystemElement CM LogicalElement L CIM EnabledLogicalEleme
61. rty Description Antecedent CIM_Fan refers to the cooling device for the package Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage refers to the physical package whose environment is being monitored CIM_PackagePowerSupplySensor CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_Dependency Lo CIM_PackagePowerSupplySensor The CIM_PackagePowerSupplySensor class described in Table 5 6 contains power supplies that provide power to the whole package Table 5 6 CIM_PackagePowerSupplySensor Properties Class Name CIM_PackagePowerSupplySensor Parent Class CIM_Dependency Property Description Antecedent CIM_PowerSupplySensor refers to the power supply sensor that monitors wattage for the entire package Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage refers to the package whose wattage is being monitored CIM_Dependency DELL_PackagePSRedundancy O CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_Dependency Lo DELL_PackagePSRedundancy The DELL PackagePSRedundancy class listed in Table 5 7 defines what constitutes power supply redundancy for an entire package Table 5 7 DELL_PackagePSRedundancy Properties Class Name DELL_PackagePSRedundancy Parent Class CIM_Dependency Property Description Antecedent DELL_PSRedundancyGroup refers to power supplies that deliver wattage for the entire package Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage refers to the package to which the wattage is being supplied CIM_Dependency 87 DELL_PSRedundancy CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM_D
62. scription Data Type Local Indicates the locale of the system string SchemaVersion Indicates the Inventory schema string implemented by the system SystemID Defines the System ID string 80 Dell defined Classes DELL_CMOS CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_CMOS The DELL_CMOS class identified in Table 4 7 contains information related to the Dell Change Management operating system Table 4 7 DELL_CMOS Properties Class Name DELL_CMOS Parent Class None Property Description Data Type Vendor Indicates the vendor of the operating system string MajorVersion Indicates the major version of the operating system string MinorVersion Indicates the minor version of the operating system string spMajorVersion Indicates the current service pack number for the string operating system s major version spMinorVersion Indicates the current service pack number for the string operating system s minor version Dell defined Classes 81 82 DELL_CMProductinto O CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_CMProductinfo The DELL_CMProductInfo identified in Table 4 8 contains information related to the Dell Change Management product Table 4 8 DELL_CMProductinfo Properties Class Name DELL_CMProduct Info Parent Class None Property Description Data Type ProductID Indicates the product ID number string Name Indicates the name of the product string Description Provides a short description of the product str
63. sicalFrame class described in Table 2 3 contains other frame enclosures such as racks and chassis Properties like VisibleAlarm or AudibleAlarm and data related to security breaches are also members of this class Table 2 3 CIM_Physical Frame Properties Class Name CIM_PhysicalFrame Parent Class CIM_PhysicalPackage Property Description Data Type LockPresent Indicates whether the frame is protected with a lock Boolean AudibleAlarm Indicates whether the frame is equipped with an Boolean audible alarm VisibleAlarm Indicates that the equipment includes a Boolean visible alarm CIM_PhysicalElement 15 Table 2 3 CIM_Physical Frame Properties continued Class Name CIM_PhysicalFrame Parent Class CIM_PhysicalPackage Property Description Data Type SecurityBreach An enumerated integer valued property indicating uintl6 that a physical breach of the frame is in progress Values for the SecurityBreach property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 No breach 4 Breach attempted 5 Breach successful IsLocked Indicates that the frame is currently locked Boolean CIM_Chassis O CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM PhysicalElement LO CIM PhysicalPackage LO CIM PhysicalFrame LO ci chassis The CIM_Chassis class described in Table 2 4 represents the physical elements that enclose physical elements such as power supplies fans and processors 16 CIM_PhysicalElement Table 2 4 CIM_Chassis Parent Properties
64. sor Type OtherSensor Type Description Data Type The type of the sensor for example voltage or uintl6 temperature sensor Values for the SensorType property are as follows 0 Unknown 1 Other 2 Temperature sensors measure the environmental temperature 3 Voltage sensors measure electrical voltage 4 Current sensors measure current readings 5 Tachometers measure speed revolutions of a device For example a fan device can have an associated tachometer that measures its speed 6 Batteries maintain the time and date and save the system s BIOS configuration when switched off The type of sensor when the Sensor Type property is set to Other String Description PossibleStates Enumerates the string outputs of the sensor For example a String NumericSensor can report states based on threshold readings CurrentState Indicates the current state of the sensor This value is always one String of the Possible States PollingInterval Indicates the polling interval in nanoseconds that the sensor uint64 hardware or instrumentation uses to determine the current state of the sensor CIM_LogicalElement 37 CIM_DiscreteSensor CIIM_ManagedSystemElement ciM_LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice to CIM_Sensor o CIM_DiscreteSensor The CIM_DiscreteSensor class described in Table 3 11 has a set of legal string values that it can report The CIM_DiscreteSensor will always have a current reading that corresponds to
65. ss explained in Table 3 42 is a set of components that provide more instances of a critical component than are required for the system s operation The extra components are used in case of critical component failure For example multiple power supplies allow a working power supply to take over when another powe r supply has failed Table 3 42 CIM_RedundancyGroup Properties Class Name CIM_RedundancyGroup Parent Class CIM_LogicalElement Property Description Data Type CreationClassName See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string Name Serves as the key for the redundancy group s instance in an string enterprise environment CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 42 CIM_RedundancyGroup Properties continued Class Name CIM_RedundancyGroup Parent Class CIM_LogicalElement Property Description Data Type RedundancyStatus Provides information on the state of the redundancy group uintl6 Values for the RedundancyStatus property are as follows 0 Unknown 1 Other 2 Fully redundant Fully redundant means that all of the configured redundancy is still available 3 Degraded redundancy Degraded redundancy means that some failures have been experienced but some reduced amount of redundancy is still available 4 Redundancy lost Redundancy lost means that a sufficient number of failures have occurred so that no redundancy is available and the next failure experienced will cause overall failure CIM_E
66. sses The Dell defined classes are not defined in the official schema by the DMTE the industry group that defines the standards for CIM and hence do not have parent classes CIM_Dependency does not have a parent class because it is a relationship or association between two managed system elements Parent Classes Most classes in the decim32 provider document both a Class Name and a Parent Class property The parent class is the class from which any given class inherits its core properties For example the CIM _Controller class has the CIM_LogicalDevice class as its parent and has various types of controllers CIM_ParallelController CIM_SerialController as its children Classes That Describe Relationships Classes that derive from CIM_Dependency have CIM_Dependency as their parent class but they are documented in terms of antecedent and dependent elements in a relationship rather than in terms of common properties Consider the following relationship between two CIM_ManagedSystemElements Antecedent CIM_PackageCurrentSensor Dependent CIM_PhysicalPackage 8 Introduction The CIM_PackageCurrentSensor monitors an entire physical package such as all the components contained in a given system chassis The CIM_PhysicalPackage is dependent on the CIM_PackageCurrentSensor for this monitoring function Dell defined Classes Server Administrator has extended some CIM classes and has created new classes to assist in managing systems an
67. sume responsibility for rearming the timer before expiration CIM_LogicalElement 43 Table 3 17 CIM_WatchDog Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_WatchDog CIM_LogicalDevice Property MonitoredEntity MonitoredEntity Description TimeoutInterval TimerResolution Description Indicates the entity that is currently being monitored by the watchdog feature This property is used to identify the module that is responsible for rearming the watchdog at periodic intervals Values for the MonitoredEntity property are as follows 1 Unknown 2 Other 3 Operating System A string describing additional textual information about the monitored entity Indicates the time out interval used by the watchdog in microseconds Indicates the resolution of the watchdog timer For example if this value is 100 then the timer can expire anytime between 100 microseconds and 100 microseconds Data Type uintl6 string uint32 uint32 CIM_CoolingDevice CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice L IM CoolingDevice The CIM_CoolingDevice class described in Table 3 18 contains a set of devices that work to keep the ambient internal temperature of the system at a safe value 44 CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 18 CIM_CoolingDevice Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_CoolingDevice CIM_LogicalDevice Property ActiveCooling Description Specifies wh
68. t query returned an error 2 NIC driver supports querying for capability and query says it is capable 4 NIC driver supports querying for capability and query says it is not capable 8 NIC driver supports querying for capability but error prevented querying NIC driver 16 NIC driver supports querying for capability but NIC driver did not respond to query Table 3 9 DELL_NetworkPort Properties continued Class Name Dell_NetworkPort Parent Class CIM_NetworkPort Property Description Data Type NiciSCSICapability Defines NIC iSCSI Capability The following Uint32 values with explanations are possible for this property 0 NIC driver does not support querying for capability 1 NIC driver supports querying for capability but query returned an error 2 NIC driver supports querying for capability and query says it is capable 4 NIC driver supports querying for capability and query says it is not capable 8 NIC driver supports querying for capability but error prevented querying NIC driver 16 NIC driver supports querying for capability but NIC driver did not respond to query Is TOEEnable Indicates whether TOE is enabled Boolean IsRDMAEnable Indicates whether RDMA is enabled Boolean IsiSCSIEnable Indicates whether SCSI is enabled Boolean NicStatus Indicates NIC driver status The following values unit32 are possible 0 Unknown 1 Connected 2 Disconnected 3 Driver Bad 4 Driver Disabl
69. talWidth DataWidth Speed Indicates the type of physical memory Values for the uintl6 Memory Type property are as follows 0 Unknown 1 Other 2 DRAM 3 Synchronous DRAM 4 Cache DRAM 5 EDO 6 EDRAM 7 VRAM 8 SRAM 9 RAM 10 ROM 11 Flash 12 EEPROM 13 FEPROM 14 EPROM 15 CDRAM 16 3DRAM 17 SDRAM 18 SGRAM 19 RDRAM 20 DDR 21 DDR2 22 DDR2 FB DIMM Indicates the total width in bits of the physical memory uint16 including check or error correction bits If there are no error correction bits the value in this property should match that specified for the DataWidth property Indicates the data width in bits of the physical memory uint16 A data width of 0 and a total width of 8 would indicate that the memory is solely used to provide error correction bits Indicates the speed of the physical memory in uint32 nanoseconds 22 CIM_PhysicalElement Table 2 8 CIM_PhysicalMemory Properties continued Class Name CIM_PhysicalMemory Parent Class CIM_Chip Property Description Data Type SpeedAsString Indicates the accurate speed of the physical memory in string string format with units Capacity Indicates the total capacity of this physical memory in uint64 bytes BankLabel A string identifying the physically labeled bank where the string memory is located for example Bank 0 or Bank A gt P PositionInRow Specifies the position of the physical memory in a row uint32 For example if it takes
70. tes unknown Rangel InputVoltageHigh Indicates the high voltage in millivolts of input uint32 voltage range 1 for this power supply A value of 0 denotes unknown 48 CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 23 CIM_PowerSupply Properties continued Class Name Parent Class CIM_PowerSupply CIM_LogicalDevice Property Description Data Type ActiveInput Voltage Indicates which input voltage range is currentlyin uint 16 use Range 1 2 or both can be specified using the values 3 4 or 5 respectively If the supply is not drawing power a value of 6 neither can be specified This information is necessary in the case of an uninterruptible power supply UPS a subclass of power supply Values for the ActiveInputVoltage property are as follows 1 Other 2 Unknown 3 Range 4 Range 2 5 Both range and range 2 6 Neither range nor range 2 TotalOutputPower Represents the total output power of the power uint32 supply in milliwatts A value of 0 denotes that the power output is unknown CIM_ Controller CIM_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement L CIM LogicalDevice LQ cM controller The CIM_Controller class shown in Table 3 24 groups miscellaneous control related devices Examples of controllers are small computer system interface SCSI controllers Universal Serial Bus USB controllers and serial controllers CIM_LogicalElement 49 Table 3 24 CIM_Controller Properties Class Name CIM_Controller
71. the bandwidth of the port in bits per Uint64 second Port Type Identifies port type and whether it is DMTF Uint16 reserved or vendor reserved When this property is set to 1 Other the OtherPropertyType property contains a string description of the port type 32 CIM_LogicalElement Table 3 8 CIM_NetworkPort Properties continued Class Name Parent Class CIM_NetworkPort CIM_LogicalPort Property Description Data Type OtherPort Type When used in conjunction with Port Type this String property identifies port type LinkTechnology Enumerates the types of links to the device Uint16 When this property is set to 1 the OtherLinktechnology property displays relevant links to the device OtherLinkTechnology When used in conjunction with Link Technology String this property displays relevant links to the device PermanentAddress Defines the network address hardcoded into a String port NetworkAddresses Indicates the network addresses for a port String FullDuplex Indicates whether the port is operating in a full Boolean duplex mode AutoSense Indicates whether the Network Port is capable of Boolean automatically determining the speed or other characteristics of network attached media SupportedMaximum Transmission Indicates the maximum transmission unit Uint64 Unit supported ActiveMaximum TransmissionUnit Indicates the active or negotiated maximum Uint64 transmission unit supported DELL NetworkPort
72. try could specify RS 232 another DB 25 and a third entry could define the connector as male See Table 2 10 for the values of the Connector Type property Table 2 10 Connector Type Values 0 Unknown 30 unused 60 Micro DIN 90 On Board IDE Connector 1 Other 31 unused 61 PS 2 91 On Board Floppy Connector 2 Male 32 IEEE 48 62 Infrared 92 9 Pin Dual Inline 3 Female 33 AUI 63 unused 93 25 Pin Dual Inline 4 Shielded 34 UTP Category 3 64 Access bus 94 50 Pin Dual Inline 5 Unshielded 35 UTP Category 4 65 unused 95 68 Pin Dual Inline 6 SCSI A 36 UTP Category 5 66 Centronics 96 On Board Sound High Density Connector 50 pins 7 SCSI A 37 BNC 67 Mini Centronics 97 Mini jack Low Density 50 pins 8 SCSI P 38 RJ11 68 Mini Centronics 98 PCI X High Density 68 pins Type 14 9 SCSI SCA 80 pins 39 RJ45 69 Mini Centronics 99 Sbus IEEE 1396 1993 Type 20 32 bit 10 SCSI SCA II 40 Fiber MIC 70 Mini Centronics 100Sbus IEEE 1396 1993 80 pins Type 26 64 bit 11 Fibre Channel 41 unused 71 Bus Mouse 101unused DB 9 Copper 12 Fibre Channel 42 unused 72 ADB 102GIO Fiber Optical 24 CIM_PhysicalElement Table 2 10 Connector Type Values continued 13 Fibre Channel SCA II 43 PCI 73 AGP 103XIO 40 pins 14 Fibre Channel SCA II 44 ISA 74 VME Bus 104HIO 20 pins 15 Fibre Channel BNC 45 unused 75 VME64 105NGIO 16 ATA 3 1 2 Inch 46 VESA 76 Proprietary 106PMC 40 pins 17 ATA 2 1 2 Inch 47 unused 77 Proprietary Processor 107MTRJ 44 pins
73. vice identified in Table 4 4 contains information related to the Dell Change Management device Table 4 4 DELL_CMDevice Properties Class Name DELL_CMDevice Parent Class None Property Description Data Type Component ID Defines a component string string Name Indicates the name of the device string VendorID Defines an ID for vendor supplying the string device DevicelD Indicates the ID of the device string SubDevice ID Indicates the ID for additional device string Bus Indicates the PCI bus number string Device Indicates the PCI device number string Function Indicates the PCI Function number string Dell defined Classes 79 DELL_CMDeviceApplication CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_CMDeviceApplications The DELL_CMDeviceApplication class identified in Table 4 5 contains information related to the Dell Change Management association between the device and application Table 4 5 DELL_CMDeviceApplication Properties Class Name DELL_CMDeviceApplication Parent Class None Property Description Data Type Antecedent Refers to the device string Dependent Refers to the application string DELL_CMinventory O CIM_ManagedSystemElement DELL_CMInventory The DELL_CMInventory identified in Table 4 6 contains information related to the Dell Change Management inventory Table 4 6 DELL _CMInventory Properties Class Name DELL_CMInventory Parent Class None Property De
74. ware element string Version Provides the version in the form string lt major gt lt minor gt lt revision gt or lt major gt lt minor gt lt letter gt lt revision gt for example 1 2 3 or 1 2a3 Manufacturer See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string BuildNumber Indicates the internal identifier for this build of the software string element IdentificationCode Provides the manufacturer s identifier for this software element string Often this will be a stock keeping unit SKU or a part number CIM_BIOSElement CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CIM LogicalElement ES O CIM_SoftwareElement L cim_Bioselement The CIM_BIOSElement class listed in Table 3 35 describes the BIOS for the system The BIOS controls the following e Communications between the microprocessor and peripheral devices such as the keyboard and the video adapter e Miscellaneous functions such as system messages Table 3 35 CIM_BIOSElement Properties Class Name CIM_BIOSElement Parent Class CIM_SoftwareElement Property Description Data Type Version Provides the product version information string Manufacturer See Table 1 2 Common Properties of Classes string PrimaryBIOS Specifies whether a given BIOS is the primary BIOS for the system Boolean When the value TRUE the BIOS is the primary BIOS CIM_LogicalElement CIM_SoftwareFeature CIIVI_ManagedSystemElement CM _LogicalElement O CIM_Soft
75. wareFeature The CIM_SoftwareFeature class shown in Table 3 36 defines a particular function or capability of a product or application system This class is intended to be meaningful to a consumer or user of a product rather than to explain how the product is built or packaged When a software feature can exist on multiple platforms or operating systems for example a client component of a three tiered client server application might run on Windows NT a software feature is a collection of all the software elements for these different platforms The users of the model must be aware of this situation because typically they will be interested in a subcollection of the software elements required for a particular platform Table 3 36 CIM_SoftwareFeature Properties Class Name CIM SoftwareFeature Parent Class CIM_LogicalElement Property Description Data Type IdentifyingNumber Provides product identification such as a serial number string on software ProductName Identifies the commonly used product name string Vendor Identifies the name of the product s supplier string Corresponds to the vendor property in the product object in the DMTF solution exchange standard Version Identifies the product version information Corresponds string to the version property in the product object in the DMTF solution exchange standard Name Defines the label by which the object is known to the string users This label is a user defined name th
76. xtraCapacityGroup CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement Es O CIM_RedundancyGroup G CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup The CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup class explained in Table 3 43 applies to systems that have more capability and components than are required for normal operation for example systems that have extra fans or power supplies Table 3 43 CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup Properties Class Name Parent Class CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup CIM_RedundancyGroup Property Description Data Type MinNumberNeeded Specifies the smallest number of elements that must be uint32 operational in order to have redundancy For example in an N redundancy relationship the MinNumberNeeded property should be set to N CIM_LogicalElement 71 DELL_PSRedundancyGroup CIM_ManagedSystemElement CIM _LogicalElement gt CIM_RedundancyGroup L O CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup L DELL_PSRedundancyGroup The DELL_PSRedundancyGroup described in Table 3 44 is a Dell specific extension of the CIM_PowerSupply class The DELL_PSRedundancyGroup class defines what constitutes power supply redundancy in a system Table 3 44 DELL_PSRedundancyGroup Properties Class Name DELL_PSRedundancyGroup Parent Class CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup DELL_FanRedundancyGroup ji CIM ManagedSystemElement CM LogicalElement Lt O CIM_RedundancyGroup L CIM_ExtraCapacityGroup ES O DELL_FanRedundancyGroup The DELL_FanRedundan

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