CIM_ComputerSystem class

Represents a collection that provides computing capabilities and consists of CIM_ManagedSystemElement objects. The collection may provide aggregation for one or more of the following elements:

• CIM_FileSystem
• CIM_OperatingSystem
• CIM_Processor
• CIM_Memory (volatile and non-volatile Storage)

The following syntax is simplified from MOF code and includes all inherited properties.

Syntax

[Abstract, Version("2.10.0"), AMENDMENT]
class CIM_ComputerSystem : CIM_System
{
  string   Caption;
  string   Description;
  string   ElementName;
  datetime InstallDate;
  uint16   OperationalStatus[];
  string   StatusDescriptions[];
  string   Status;
  uint16   HealthState;
  uint16   EnabledState = 5;
  string   OtherEnabledState;
  uint16   RequestedState = 12;
  uint16   EnabledDefault = 2;
  datetime TimeOfLastStateChange;
  string   CreationClassName;
  string   Name;
  string   PrimaryOwnerName;
  string   PrimaryOwnerContact;
  string   Roles[];
  string   NameFormat;
  string   IdentifyingDescriptions[];
  string   OtherIdentifyingInfo[];
  uint16   Dedicated[];
  string   OtherDedicatedDescriptions[];
  uint16   ResetCapability;
  uint16   PowerManagementCapabilities[];
};

Members

The CIM_ComputerSystem class has these types of members:

• Methods
• Properties

Methods

The CIM_ComputerSystem class has these methods.

Method	Description
RequestStateChange	Requests that the state of the element be changed to the specified value. This method is inherited from the CIM_EnabledLogicalElement class.
SetPowerState	This method is deprecated. Instead, use the RequestPowerStateChange method in the CIM_PowerManagementService class. Deprecated description: Sets the power state of the computer.

Properties

The CIM_ComputerSystem class has these properties.

Caption

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: MaxLen (64)

A short textual description of the object.

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedElement.

CreationClassName

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: Key, MaxLen (256)

The class name used to create an instance of this class. CreationClassName is combined with other key properties of this class to uniquely identify instances of this class and its subclasses.

This property is inherited from CIM_System.

Dedicated

Data type: uint16 array

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: MappingStrings ("MIB.IETF|MIB-II.sysServices", "FC-GS.INCITS-T11 | Platform | PlatformType"), ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_ComputerSystem.OtherDedicatedDescriptions")

The purpose and features of the computer system. For example, a system dedicated to printing could specify "11" (Print). A general purpose system with printing capabilities can be set to "0" (Not Dedicated) and "11" (Print).

Not Dedicated (0)

Unknown (1)

Other (2)

Storage (3)

Router (4)

Switch (5)

Layer 3 Switch (6)

Central Office Switch (7)

Hub (8)

Access Server (9)

Firewall (10)

Print (11)

I/O (12)

Web Caching (13)

Management (14)

Block Server (15)

File Server (16)

Mobile User Device (17)

Repeater (18)

Bridge/Extender (19)

Gateway (20)

Storage Virtualizer (21)

Media Library (22)

ExtenderNode (23)

NAS Head (24)

Self-contained NAS (25)

UPS (26)

IP Phone (27)

Management Controller (28)

Chassis Manager (29)

Host-based RAID controller (30)

Storage Device Enclosure (31)

Desktop (32)

Laptop (33)

Virtual Tape Library (34)

Virtual Library System (35)

Network PC/Thin Client (36)

FC Switch (37)

Ethernet Switch (38)

DMTF Reserved

39 32567

Vendor Reserved

32568 65535

Description

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

A textual description of the object.

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedElement.

ElementName

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

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

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedElement.

EnabledDefault

Data type: uint16

Access type: Read/write

Indicates an administrator's default or startup configuration for the enabled state of an element. The default value Enabled (2).

This property is inherited from CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.

The possible values are.

Enabled (2)

Disabled (3)

Not Applicable (5)

Enabled but Offline (6)

No Default (7)

Quiesce (9)

DMTF Reserved

10 32767

Vendor Reserved

32768 65535

EnabledState

Data type: uint16

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.OtherEnabledState")

Indicates the enabled state of an element. Possible values include the transitions between states. For example, Shutting Down (4) and Starting (10) are transient states between Enabled and Disabled.

This property is inherited from CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.

The possible values are.

Unknown (0)

Indicates that the state of the element is unknown.

Other (1)

Indicates that the state of the element is described in the OtherEnabledState property.

Enabled (2)

Indicates that the element executes or could execute commands, processes any queued commands, and queues new requests.

Disabled (3)

Indicates that the element does not execute commands and that it drops any new requests.

Shutting Down (4)

Indicates that the element is in the process of changing to a Disabled state.

Not Applicable (5)

Indicates the element does not support to be enabled or disabled.

Enabled but Offline (6)

Indicates that the element might be completing commands and that it drops any new requests.

In Test (7)

Indicates that the element is in a test state.

Deferred (8)

Indicates that the element might be completing commands, but that it queues any new requests.

Quiesce (9)

Indicates that the element is enabled but is in a restricted mode.

Starting (10)

Indicates that the element is in the process of changing to an Enabled state. New requests are queued.

DMTF Reserved

Reserved.

Vendor Reserved

Reserved.

HealthState

Data type: uint16

Access type: Read-only

Indicates the current health of the element. This attribute expresses the health of this element, but not necessarily the health of its subcomponents.

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.

Unknown (0)

The implementation cannot report on HealthState at this time.

OK (5)

The element is fully functional and operates within normal operational parameters and without error.

Degraded/Warning (10)

The element is in working order, and all functionality is provided. However, the element does not function to the best of its abilities. For example, the element might not operate at optimal performance, or it might report recoverable errors.

Minor failure (15)

All functionality is available, but some functionality might be degraded.

Major failure (20)

The element is failing. It is possible that some or all of the functionality of this component is degraded or does not work.

Critical failure (25)

The element is nonfunctional, and recovery might not be possible.

Non-recoverable error (30)

The element has completely failed, and recovery is not possible. All functionality that this element provides has been lost.

DMTF Reserved

Reserved.

IdentifyingDescriptions

Data type: string array

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_ComputerSystem.OtherIdentifyingInfo")

An array of free-form strings providing explanations and details behind the entries in the OtherIdentifyingInfo array. Note, each entry of this array is related to the entry in OtherIdentifyingInfo that is located at the same index.

InstallDate

Data type: datetime

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|ComponentID|001.5")

Indicates when the object was installed. The lack of a value does not indicate that the object is not installed.

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.

Name

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: Key, MaxLen (256)

The key of this instance in an enterprise environment.

This property is inherited from CIM_System.

NameFormat

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: Override ("NameFormat")

The format of the computer system name.

("Other")

("IP")

("Dial")

("HID")

("NWA")

("HWA")

("X25")

("ISDN")

("IPX")

("DCC")

("ICD")

("E.164")

("SNA")

("OID/OSI")

("WWN")

("NAA")

OperationalStatus

Data type: uint16 array

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_ManagedSystemElement.StatusDescriptions")

Contains indicators of the current status of the element. The first value of the OperationalStatus property should contain the primary status for the element.

Note

The OperationalStatus property replaces the deprecated Status property. Due to the widespread use of the existing Status property in management applications, we strongly recommend that providers or instrumentation provide both the Status and OperationalStatus properties. When instrumented, Status, because it is a single-valued property, should also provide the primary status of the element.

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.

The possible values are.

Unknown (0)

Indicates that the implementation cannot report on the OperationalStatus property at this time.

Other (1)

Indicates an undefined state.

OK (2)

Indicates full functionality without errors.

Degraded (3)

Indicates that the element is in working order and that all functionality is provided. However, the element does not function to the best of its abilities. For example, the element might not operate at optimal performance, or it might report recoverable errors.

Stressed (4)

Indicates that the element functions, but requires attention. Overload and overheated are examples of Stressed states.

Predictive Failure (5)

Indicates that an element functions nominally, but predicts a failure in the near future.

Error (6)

Indicates that an error has occurred.

Non-Recoverable Error (7)

Indicates that a nonrecoverable error has occurred.

Starting (8)

Indicates that the job is starting.

Stopping (9)

Indicates that the job is stopping.

Stopped (10)

Indicates that the element has been intentionally stopped.

In Service (11)

Indicates that the element is in process to be configured, maintained, cleaned, or otherwise administered.

No Contact (12)

Indicates that the monitoring system has information about this element, but has never been able to establish communications with it.

Lost Communication (13)

Indicates that the monitoring system has successfully contacted this element in the past, but it is currently unavailable.

Aborted (14)

Indicates that the job stopped in an unexpected way. The state and configuration of the job might require an update.

Dormant (15)

Indicates that the job is inactive.

Supporting Entity in Error (16)

Indicates that an element on which this job depends is in error. This element might be OK but cannot function because of the state of a dependent element. An example is a network service or endpoint that cannot function due to lower-layer networking problems.

Completed (17)

Indicates that the job has completed its operation. This value should be combined with either OK, Error, or Degraded to indicate to a client whether the complete operation Completed with OK and passed, or completed with Error and failed, or completed with Degraded and finished the operation, but did not complete OK or did not report an error.

Power Mode (18)

Indicates that the element has additional power model information that is contained in the associated power management service.

DMTF Reserved

Reserved.

Vendor Reserved

Reserved.

OtherDedicatedDescriptions

Data type: string array

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_ComputerSystem.Dedicated")

Describes how or why the system is dedicated when the Dedicated array includes the value 2 (Other).

OtherEnabledState

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.EnabledState")

Describes the state of the element when the value of the EnabledState property is Other. This property must be set to NULL when EnabledState is not Other.

This property is inherited from CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.

OtherIdentifyingInfo

Data type: string array

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: MaxLen (256), ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_ComputerSystem.IdentifyingDescriptions")

Additional data, beyond the Name, that could be used to identify a computer system.D

PowerManagementCapabilities

Data type: uint16 array

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: Deprecated ("CIM_PowerManagementCapabilities.PowerCapabilities"), MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|System Power Controls|001.2")

This property is deprecated. Instead, use the PowerChangeCapabilities method in the CIM_PowerManagementCapabilitiesCIM_PowerManagementService class.

Deprecated description: The power management capabilities of the system.

PrimaryOwnerContact

Data type: string

Access type: Read/write

Qualifiers: MaxLen (256), MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|General Information|001.4")

A string that provides information on how the primary system owner can be reached (for example, phone number, e-mail address, and so on).

This property is inherited from CIM_System.

PrimaryOwnerName

Data type: string

Access type: Read/write

Qualifiers: MaxLen (64), MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|General Information|001.3")

The name of the primary user of the system.

This property is inherited from CIM_System.

RequestedState

Data type: uint16

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.EnabledState")

Indicates the last requested state for the element. The current state is indicated by the EnabledState property. This property enables you to compare the last requested and current states.

Note

When the value of the EnabledState property is Not Applicable, this property has no meaning.

This property is inherited from CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.

The possible values are.

Unknown (0)

Indicates the last requested state for the element is unknown.

Enabled (2)

Indicates that the element executes or could execute commands, processes any queued commands, and queues new requests.

Disabled (3)

Indicates a request to immediately disable the element, such that it does not execute or accept any commands or processing requests.

Shut Down (4)

Indicates a request for an orderly transition to the Disabled state, and might require you to shut off the power to completely erase any existing state.

No Change (5)

No state change has been requested.

Offline (6)

Indicates a request to change to the Enabled but Offline state.

Test (7)

Indicates that the element is in a test state.

Deferred (8)

Indicates that the element might be completing commands, but that it queues any new requests.

Quiesce (9)

Indicates that the element is enabled but is in a restricted mode.

Reboot (10)

Indicates a request to shut down and then change to an Enabled state.

Reset (11)

Indicates a request to change to a Disabled state and then change to an Enabled state.

Not Applicable (12)

Indicates that this instance does not support the RequestedState property.

DMTF Reserved

Reserved.

Vendor Reserved

Reserved.

ResetCapability

Data type: uint16

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|System Hardware Security|001.4")

Indicates whether the system supports the hardware reset operation.

Other (1)

Other.

Unknown (2)

Unknown.

Disabled (3)

Hardware reset is not supported.

Enabled (4)

Hardware reset is supported.

Not Implemented (5)

Not Implemented.

Roles

Data type: string array

Access type: Read/write

An array that contains the roles carried out by the system in an enterprise environment.

This property is inherited from CIM_System.

Status

Data type: string

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: Deprecated ("CIM_ManagedSystemElement.OperationalStatus"), MaxLen (10)

Indicates the primary status of the object.

Note

This property is deprecated. It is replaced by the OperationalStatus property. If you choose to use the Status property for backward compatibility, it should be secondary to the OperationalStatus property.

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.

StatusDescriptions

Data type: string array

Access type: Read-only

Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_ManagedSystemElement.OperationalStatus")

Indicates descriptions of the corresponding values in the OperationalStatus array. For example, if an element in the OperationalStatus property contains the value Stopping, then the element at the same array index in this property might contain an explanation as to why an object is being stopped.

This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.

TimeOfLastStateChange

Data type: datetime

Access type: Read-only

Indicates when the element last changed state. If the state of the element has not changed and this property is populated, then it must be set to a zero interval value. If a state change was requested, but was rejected or is not yet processed, the property must not be updated.

This property is inherited from CIM_EnabledLogicalElement.

Requirements

Minimum supported client	None supported
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2008
End of client support	None supported
End of server support	Windows Server 2012 R2
Namespace	Root\virtualization
MOF	WindowsVirtualization.mof

See also

CIM_System