CIM Reference Guide

62 CIM_LogicalElement
CIM_CacheMemory
The CIM_CacheMemory class explained in Table 3-33 describes the capabilities and management of
cache memory. Cache memory allows a microprocessor to access data and instructions faster than normal
system memory.
Table 3-33. 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
CIM_ManagedSystemElement
CIM_LogicalElement
CIM_LogicalDevice
CIM_StorageExtent
CIM_Memory
CIM_CacheMemory