# Class CIM_PhysicalComponent
extends CIM_PhysicalElement

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

### Table of Contents
Hierarchy
Direct Known Subclasses
Class Qualifiers
Class Properties
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## Class Hierarchy

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

## Direct Known Subclasses

CIM_Chip
CIM_PhysicalMedia

## Class Qualifiers

Name | Data Type | Value
--- | --- | ---

Description

string

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

UMLPackagePath | string | CIM::Physical::Component
Version | string | 2.8.0

## Class Properties

### Local Class Properties

Name | Data Type | Default Value | Qualifiers
--- | --- | --- | ---
Name | Data Type | Value
HotSwappable | boolean |
Deprecated | string | CIM_PhysicalComponent.RemovalConditions

Description

string

The use of this property is being deprecated. Instead RemovalConditions should be used. The RemovalConditions property addresses whether a PhysicalComponent is removable with or without power being applied. A PhysicalComponent is HotSwappable if it is possible to replace the Element with a physically different but equivalent one while the containing Package has power applied to it (ie, is 'on'). For example, a fan Component may be designed to be HotSwappable. All HotSwappable Components are inherently Removable and Replaceable.

Removable | boolean |
Deprecated | string | CIM_PhysicalComponent.RemovalConditions

Description

string

The use of this property is being deprecated. Instead RemovalConditions should be used. The RemovalConditions property addresses whether a PhysicalComponent is removable with or without power being applied. A PhysicalComponent is Removable if it is designed to be taken in and out of the physical container in which it is normally found, without impairing the function of the overall packaging. A Component can still be Removable if power must be 'off' in order to perform the removal. If power can be 'on' and the Component removed, then the Element is both Removable and HotSwappable. For example, an upgradeable Processor chip is Removable.

RemovalConditions | uint16 | 2
Description | string | The RemovalCapabilites property is used to describe the conditions under which a PhysicalPackage can be removed. Since all PhysicalPackages are not removable, this property defaults to 2, 'Not Applicable'.
ValueMap | string | 0, 2, 3, 4
Values | string | Unknown, Not Applicable, Removable when off, Removable when on or off
Replaceable | boolean |
Deprecated | string | No value

Description

string

The use of this property is being deprecated because it is redundant with the FRU class and its associations. A PhysicalComponent is Replaceable if it is possible to replace (FRU or upgrade) the Element with a physically different one. For example, some ComputerSystems allow the main Processor chip to be upgraded to one of a higher clock rating. In this case, the Processor is said to be Replaceable. All Removable Components are inherently Replaceable.

### Inherited Properties

Name | Data Type | Class Origin
--- | --- | ---
CanBeFRUed | boolean | CIM_PhysicalElement
Caption | string | CIM_ManagedElement
CommunicationStatus | uint16 | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
CreationClassName | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
Description | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
DetailedStatus | uint16 | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
ElementName | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
HealthState | uint16 | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
InstallDate | datetime | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
InstanceID | string | CIM_ManagedElement
ManufactureDate | datetime | CIM_PhysicalElement
Manufacturer | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
Model | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
Name | string | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
OperatingStatus | uint16 | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
OtherIdentifyingInfo | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
PartNumber | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
PoweredOn | boolean | CIM_PhysicalElement
PrimaryStatus | uint16 | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
SerialNumber | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
SKU | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
Status | string | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
Tag | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
UserTracking | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
VendorEquipmentType | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
Version | string | CIM_PhysicalElement
OperationalStatus | uint16[] | CIM_ManagedSystemElement
StatusDescriptions | string[] | CIM_ManagedSystemElement

## Class Methods