CIM Reference Guide
56 CIM_LogicalElement
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CIM_CacheMemory
The CIM_CacheMemory class explained in Table 3-29 describes the capabilities and management 
of cache memory. Cache memory allows a microprocessor to access data and instructions faster 
than normal system memory.
Table 3-29. CIM_CacheMemory Properties
Class Name: CIM_CacheMemory
Parent Class:  CIM_Memory
Property Description Data Type
Level Defines whether this is the primary, secondary, or tertiary cache. 
Values for the Level property are as follows:
1
Other
2
Unknown
3
Primary
4
Secondary
5
Tertiary
6
Not applicable
uint16
WritePolicy Either defines whether this cache is a write-back or write-
through cache or whether this information varies with address or 
is defined individually for each input/output (I/O). Values for 
the WritePolicy property are as follows:
1
Other
2
Unknown
3
Write-back
4
Write-through
5
Varies with address
6
Determination per I/O
uint16
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