Mainframe node

A Mainframe node represents a mainframe computer Central Electronic Complex (CEC) or Central Processing Complex (CPC).

Mainframe node lifecycle

The following section describes the scenarios in which a Mainframe node is created, updated, or removed.

Creation/update

Mainframe nodes are created and updated in exactly the same way as Host nodes.

Removal

Mainframe nodes are removed in exactly the same way as Host nodes.

Mainframe node attributes

The attributes and relationships on a Mainframe node are described in the tables below.

UI Name `Attribute Name` and `Type`	Description
Name `name string`	The name that the Mainframe is known by.
Description `description string`	Description of the Mainframe. Legacy attribute not currently used. Can be used by patterns if desired.
Model `model string`	Model of mainframe.
Vendor `vendor string`	Vendor of mainframe.
Serial `serial string`	Serial id.
Number of Processors `num_processors string`	Number of processors.
Available CPs `available_cps int`	Available central processors.
Key `key string`	Globally unique key.
Name `name string`	Primary name.
Short Name `short_name string`	Short name.
Description `description string`	Description of the element.
URL `url string`	URL for information about the Mainframe. Legacy attribute not currently used. Can be used by patterns if desired.
Business Continuity Critical `business_continuity_critical boolean`	If true, the Mainframe is critical to operation of the business. Legacy attribute not currently used. Can be used by patterns if desired.
Supported by 3rd Party `third_party_support boolean`	If true, the Mainframe is supported by a third party. Legacy attribute not currently used. Can be used by patterns if desired.
Synonyms `synonyms string`	Other names by which this Mainframe is known. Legacy attribute not currently used. Can be used by patterns if desired.

Mainframe node relationships

The relationships on a Mainframe node are described in the table below.

Destination	Relationship	Description
Members	`Mainframe: HostContainer: HostContainment: ContainedHost: MFPart`	MFParts that are within this Mainframe.
Discovery Access	`Mainframe: InferredElement: Inference: Associate: DiscoveryAccess`	DiscoveryAccess for this Mainframe.
Not displayed in UI	`Mainframe: InferredElement: Inference: Primary: DiscoveredMainframe`	DiscoveredMainframe for this Mainframe.
Not displayed in UI	`Mainframe: InferredElement: Inference: Primary: DeviceInfo`	DeviceInfo of this Network Device.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: NetworkDevice`	Previous Device Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: NetworkDevice`	Next Device Identity.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: Host`	Previous Host Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: Host`	Next Host Identity.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: Mainframe`	Previous Mainframe Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: Mainframe`	Next Mainframe Identity.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: Printer`	Previous Printer Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: Printer`	Next Printer Identity.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: SNMPManagedDevice`	Previous SNMP Managed Device Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: SNMPManagedDevice`	Next SNMP Managed Device Identity.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: ManagementController`	Previous Management Controller Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: ManagementController`	Next Management Controller Identity.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: StorageDevice`	Previous Storage Device Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: StorageDevice`	Next Storage Device Identity.
Not displayed in UI	`Mainframe: AttachmentContainer: Attachment: Attachment: Attachment`	A file attached to this element.
Status	`Mainframe: ElementInCategory: ElementCategory: Category: LifecycleStatus`	The lifecycle status of this element.
Recovery Time	`Mainframe: ElementInCategory: ElementCategory: Category: RecoveryTime`	The recovery time specified for this element.
Family	`Mainframe: ElementInCategory: ElementCategory: Category`	Family of this element.
Organizational Unit	`Mainframe: OwnedItem: Ownership: Owner: OrganisationalUnit`	The Organizational Unit that this element belongs to.
Location	`Mainframe: ElementInLocation: Location: Location: Location`	Location of this element.
Support Manager	`Mainframe: OwnedItem: Ownership: SupportOwner: Person`	The person responsible for the support of this element.
Business Owner	`Mainframe: OwnedItem: Ownership: BusinessOwner: Person`	The person responsible for this element from a business perspective.
IT Owner	`Mainframe: OwnedItem: Ownership: ITOwner: Person`	The person responsible for this element from an IT perspective.
Endpoint Used To Be Identified As	`Mainframe: Next: EndpointIdentity: Previous: StorageDevice`	Previous Storage Device Identity.
Endpoint Now Identified As	`Mainframe: Previous: EndpointIdentity: Next: StorageDevice`	Next Storage Device Identity.