BMC_System Component subclass
The following CI types are available when you create a CI under the BMC_System Component subclass.
From the CI Type list on applicable forms, consoles, and dialog boxes, select System Component.
The following table shows the available CI types in the BMC_System Component subclass:
CI type | Description |
|---|---|
BIOS | The built-in software that determines what a computer can do without accessing programs from a disk |
Card | A printed circuit board that you can insert into a computer to give it added capabilities |
CDROM Drive | A device that can read information from a CD-ROM |
Chassis | A metal frame that serves as the structural support for electronic components |
Database Storage | A device to hold and retain data from a database |
Disk Drive | A machine that reads data from and writes data on to a disk |
Disk Partition | A continuous range of logical blocks that is identifiable by the operating system using the partition's type field and subtype field |
File System | The system that an operating system or a program uses to organize and keep track of files |
Floppy Drive | A machine that reads data from and writes data on to a disk |
Hardware Package | A hardware package that groups hardware components that are made up of other hardware components. For example, a chassis is made up of a disk drive, memory, a processor, and so on. |
Hardware System Component | A hardware system component is a physical object, such as a disk, disk drive, display screen, keyboard, printer, board, or processor |
Keyboard | The set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer |
Local File System | Files that reside on your workstation |
Logical System Component | A logical system component |
Media | Objects on which data can be stored. These include hard disks, floppy disks, CDs, and tapes. |
Memory | Internal storage areas in the computer |
Monitor | The display screen of a computer |
Network Port | An interface on a computer to which you can connect a network device |
Operating System | Software that controls the operation of a computer and directs the processing of programs |
Package | A computer program or a collection of related software, for example, Microsoft Works |
Patch | Also called a service patch, a fix to a program defect |
Pointing Device | A device with which you can control the movement of the cursor to select items on a display screen |
Processor | A silicon chip that contains a CPU |
Product | Something that is produced, such as a software program or a hardware component. For example, Microsoft Office would be categorized under Product. |
Rack | A hardware component that holds other hardware components |
Remote File System | A file system that is not connected directly to your workstation |
Resource Pool | A logical entity provided by the host system to allocate and assign resources |
Share | Represents shared components such as a file system |
System Resource | An entity managed by a BIOS (basic input/output system), an operating system, or other software that is available for use by application software, logical devices, or both. System resources are individually identified and allocated entities that are assignable, reservable, counted or tracked, releasable, resettable, and so on. |
System Software | Refers to the operating system and all utility programs that manage computer resources at a low level |
Tape Drive | A device that reads data from and writes it on to a tape |
UPS | Short for uninterruptible power supply. A power supply that includes a battery to maintain power in the event of a power outage. |
Virtual System Enabler | A virtual system enabler represents a collection of virtual operating systems (for example, VMWare) that can run on a specified system |