Win32_SystemEnclosure class
The Win32_SystemEnclosure WMI class represents the properties that are associated with a physical system enclosure.
The following syntax is simplified from Managed Object Format (MOF) code and includes all of the inherited properties. Properties are listed in alphabetic order, not MOF order.
Syntax
[Dynamic, Provider("CIMWin32"), UUID("{FAF76B94-798C-11D2-AAD1-006008C78BC7}"), AMENDMENT]
class Win32_SystemEnclosure : CIM_Chassis
{
boolean AudibleAlarm;
string BreachDescription;
string CableManagementStrategy;
string Caption;
uint16 ChassisTypes[];
string CreationClassName;
sint16 CurrentRequiredOrProduced;
real32 Depth;
string Description;
uint16 HeatGeneration;
real32 Height;
boolean HotSwappable;
datetime InstallDate;
boolean LockPresent;
string Manufacturer;
string Model;
string Name;
uint16 NumberOfPowerCords;
string OtherIdentifyingInfo;
string PartNumber;
boolean PoweredOn;
boolean Removable;
boolean Replaceable;
uint16 SecurityBreach;
uint16 SecurityStatus;
string SerialNumber;
string ServiceDescriptions[];
uint16 ServicePhilosophy[];
string SKU;
string SMBIOSAssetTag;
string Status;
string Tag;
string TypeDescriptions[];
string Version;
boolean VisibleAlarm;
real32 Weight;
real32 Width;
};
Members
The Win32_SystemEnclosure class has these types of members:
Methods
The Win32_SystemEnclosure class has these methods.
| Method | Description |
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| IsCompatible | Not implemented. |
Properties
The Win32_SystemEnclosure class has these properties.
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AudibleAlarm
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Data type: boolean
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Access type: Read-only
If TRUE, the frame is equipped with an audible alarm.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
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BreachDescription
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_PhysicalFrame.SecurityBreach")
Free-form string that provides more information if the SecurityBreach property indicates that a security-related event occurred.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
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CableManagementStrategy
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
Free-form string that contains information about how the various cables are connected and bundled for the frame. With many networking, storage-related, and power cables, cable management can be a complex and challenging endeavor. This property contains information to aid in assembly and service of the frame.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
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Caption
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (64), DisplayName ("Caption")
Short description of the object—a one-line string.
This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.
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ChassisTypes
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Data type: uint16 array
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|Physical Container Global Table|002.1"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_Chassis.TypeDescriptions")
Array of chassis types.
This value comes from the Type member of the System Enclosure or Chassis structure in the SMBIOS information.
This property is inherited from CIM_Chassis.
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Other (1)
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Unknown (2)
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Desktop (3)
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Low Profile Desktop (4)
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Pizza Box (5)
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Mini Tower (6)
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Tower (7)
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Portable (8)
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Laptop (9)
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Notebook (10)
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Hand Held (11)
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Docking Station (12)
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All in One (13)
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Sub Notebook (14)
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Space-Saving (15)
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Lunch Box (16)
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Main System Chassis (17)
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Expansion Chassis (18)
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SubChassis (19)
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Bus Expansion Chassis (20)
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Peripheral Chassis (21)
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Storage Chassis (22)
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Rack Mount Chassis (23)
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Sealed-Case PC (24)
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Tablet (30)
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Convertible (31)
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Detachable (32)
CreationClassName
Name of the first concrete class that appears in the inheritance chain that is used in the creation of an instance. When used with the other key properties of the class, this property allows all instances of this class and its subclasses to be identified uniquely.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
CurrentRequiredOrProduced
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Data type: sint16
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: Units ("amps at 120 volts")
Current that is required by the chassis at 120V. If power is provided by the chassis—as in the case of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)—this property may indicate the amperage produced (as a negative number).
This property is inherited from CIM_Chassis.
Depth
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Data type: real32
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: Units ("inches")
Depth of the physical package—in inches.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalPackage.
Description
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: DisplayName ("Description")
Description of the object.
This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.
HeatGeneration
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Data type: uint16
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: Units ("BTU per hour")
Amount of heat that is generated by the chassis in BTU/hour.
This property is inherited from CIM_Chassis.
Height
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Data type: real32
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: Units ("inches")
Height of the physical package—in inches.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalPackage.
HotSwappable
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Data type: boolean
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Access type: Read-only
If TRUE, a physical package can be hot-swapped (if it is possible to replace the element with a physically different but equivalent one while the containing package has power applied to it). For example, a disk drive package that is inserted using SCA connectors is removable and can be hot-swapped. All packages that can be hot-swapped are inherently removable and replaceable.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalPackage.
InstallDate
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Data type: datetime
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|ComponentID|001.5"), DisplayName ("Install Date")
Date and time the object was installed. This property does not require a value to indicate that the object is installed.
This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.
LockPresent
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Data type: boolean
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Access type: Read-only
If TRUE, the frame is protected with a lock.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
Manufacturer
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (256)
Name of the organization that produces the physical element.
This value comes from the Manufacturer member of the System Enclosure or Chassis structure in the SMBIOS information.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
Model
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (64)
Name by which the physical element is known.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
Name
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: DisplayName ("Name")
Label by which the object is known. When subclassed, the property can be overridden to be a key property.
This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.
NumberOfPowerCords
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Data type: uint16
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Access type: Read-only
Number of power cords that must be connected to the chassis for all of the components to operate.
This property is inherited from CIM_Chassis.
OtherIdentifyingInfo
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
Additional data, beyond asset tag information, that can be used to identify a physical element. One example is bar code data that is associated with an element that also has an asset tag. Be aware that if only bar code data is available and is unique or able to be used as an element key, this property would be NULL and the bar code data used as the class key, in the tag property.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
PartNumber
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (256)
Part number that is assigned by the organization that produces or manufacturing the physical element.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
PoweredOn
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Data type: boolean
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Access type: Read-only
If TRUE, the physical element is powered ON.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
Removable
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Data type: boolean
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Access type: Read-only
If TRUE, a physical package 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 package can still be removable if the power must be "OFF" to perform the removal. If the package can be removed while the power is ON, then the element is removable and can be hot-swapped. For example, an extra battery in a laptop is removable, as is a disk drive package that is inserted using Server Configuration Application (SCA) connectors. However, the latter can be hot-swapped. A laptop display is not removable, nor is a nonredundant power supply. Removing these components would affect the function of the overall packaging or is impossible because of the tight integration of the package.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalPackage.
Replaceable
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Data type: boolean
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Access type: Read-only
If TRUE, this physical media component can be replaced with a physically different one. For example, some computer systems 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. Another example is a power supply package mounted on sliding rails. All removable packages are inherently replaceable.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalPackage.
SecurityBreach
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Data type: uint16
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MappingStrings ("MIF.DMTF|Physical Container Global Table|002.12"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_PhysicalFrame.BreachDescription")
Status of a physical breach of the frame.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
Other (1)
Unknown (2)
No Breach (3)
Breach Attempted (4)
Breach Successful (5)
SecurityStatus
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Data type: uint16
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MappingStrings ("SMBIOS|Type 3|Security Status")
Security setting for external input, for example, a keyboard, to a computer.
This value comes from the Security Status member of the System Enclosure or Chassis structure in the SMBIOS information.
Other (1)
Unknown (2)
None (3)
External interface locked out (4)
External interface enabled (5)
SerialNumber
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (64)
Manufacturer-allocated number used to identify the physical element.
This value comes from the Serial Number member of the System Enclosure or Chassis structure in the SMBIOS information.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
ServiceDescriptions
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Data type: string array
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_PhysicalFrame.ServicePhilosophy")
Array of more detailed explanations for any of the entries in the ServicePhilosophy array. Be aware that each entry of this array is related to the entry in ServicePhilosophy that is located at the same index.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
ServicePhilosophy
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Data type: uint16 array
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_PhysicalFrame.ServiceDescriptions")
Array that includes whether the frame is serviced from the top, front, back, or side, whether the frame has sliding trays or removable sides, and whether the frame is moveable—for example, having rollers.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
Unknown (0)
Other (1)
Service From Top (2)
Service From Front (3)
Service From Back (4)
Service From Side (5)
Sliding Trays (6)
Removable Sides (7)
Moveable (8)
SKU
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (64)
Stock keeping unit number for the physical element.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
SMBIOSAssetTag
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MappingStrings ("SMBIOS|Type 3|Asset Tag")
Asset tag number of the system enclosure.
This value comes from the Asset Tag Number member of the System Enclosure or Chassis structure in the SMBIOS information.
Status
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (10), DisplayName ("Status")
Current status of the object. Various operational and nonoperational statuses can be defined. Operational statuses include: "OK", "Degraded", and "Pred Fail" (an element, such as a SMART-enabled hard disk drive, may be functioning properly but predicting a failure in the near future). Nonoperational statuses include: "Error", "Starting", "Stopping", and "Service". The latter, "Service", could apply during mirror-resilvering of a disk, reload of a user permissions list, or other administrative work. Not all such work is online, yet the managed element is neither "OK" nor in one of the other states.
This property is inherited from CIM_ManagedSystemElement.
Values include the following:
OK ("OK")
Error ("Error")
Degraded ("Degraded")
Unknown ("Unknown")
Pred Fail ("Pred Fail")
Starting ("Starting")
Stopping ("Stopping")
Service ("Service")
Stressed ("Stressed")
NonRecover ("NonRecover")
No Contact ("No Contact")
Lost Comm ("Lost Comm")
Tag
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: Key, MaxLen (256), Override ("Tag"), MappingStrings ("WMI")
Unique identifier of the system enclosure.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
Example: "System Enclosure 1"
TypeDescriptions
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Data type: string array
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: ArrayType ("Indexed"), ModelCorrespondence ("CIM_Chassis.ChassisTypes")
Array of more information about the ChassisTypes array entries. Be aware that each entry of this array is related to the entry in ChassisTypes that is located at the same index.
This property is inherited from CIM_Chassis.
Version
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Data type: string
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: MaxLen (64)
Version of the physical element.
This value comes from the Version member of the System Enclosure or Chassis structure in the SMBIOS information.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalElement.
VisibleAlarm
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Data type: boolean
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Access type: Read-only
If TRUE, the equipment includes a visible alarm.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalFrame.
Weight
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Data type: real32
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: Units ("pounds")
Weight of the physical package in pounds.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalPackage.
Width
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Data type: real32
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Access type: Read-only
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Qualifiers: Units ("inches")
Width of the physical package in inches.
This property is inherited from CIM_PhysicalPackage.
Remarks
The Win32_SystemEnclosure class is derived from CIM_Chassis.
Examples
The "Multithreaded System Asset Gathering with PowerShell" PowerShell sample uses a number of classes, including Win32_SystemEnclosure, to retrieve data from a system.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
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| Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista |
| Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 |
| Namespace |
Root\CIMV2 |
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| DLL |
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See also
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