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Removable A CIM_PhysicalPackage 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 
package.
Boolean
Replaceable A CIM_PhysicalPackage is replaceable if it is 
possible to substitute a physically dierent 
element for the original element, as in a eld 
replaceable unit (FRU). For example, some 
computer systems allow the microprocessor 
to be upgraded to one of a higher clock rating. 
In this case, the microprocessor is said to be 
replaceable.
Boolean
CIM_PhysicalFrame
The CIM_PhysicalFrame class described in Table properties contains other frame enclosures such as racks and chassis. Properties like 
VisibleAlarm or AudibleAlarm, and data related to security breaches are also members of this class.
Table 5. CIM_Physical Frame Properties
Class Name:
CIM_PhysicalFrame
Parent Class: 
CIM_PhysicalPackage
Property Description Data Type
LockPresent Indicates whether the frame is protected with 
a lock.
Boolean
AudibleAlarm Indicates whether the frame is equipped with 
an audible alarm.
Boolean
VisibleAlarm Indicates that the equipment includes a visible 
alarm.
Boolean
SecurityBreach An enumerated, integer-valued property 
indicating that a physical breach of the frame 
is in progress. Values for the SecurityBreach 
property are:
1 - Other 2 - Unknown 3 - No breach 4 - 
Breach attempted 5 - Breach successful
uint16
IsLocked Indicates that the frame is currently locked. Boolean
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