3PAR CIM API Programming Reference for InForm OS 2.3.1 (320-200164 Rev B, February 2010)

5.8
Array Profile
CIM API Programming Reference InForm OS Version 2.3.1
5.8 Array Profile
The Array profile models the physical and logical aspects of disk storage systems. The basic
Array profile provides a high level, read-only 'view' of a storage system. The mandatory Block
Services package and the various optional subprofiles extend this description and provide
additional management capabilities. For detailed information regarding the Array profile,
refer to SMI-S at http://www.snia.org.
5.8.1 Array Profile CIM Classes
Table 5-8 shows the CIM class for the Array profile:
5.8.2 Supported Methods
Table 5-9 shows the supported method for TPD_StorageSystem:
Table 5-8. Array Profile CIM Class
Class Description
TPD_StorageSystem Represents the storage array as a whole. The Dedicated property
indicates this system operates as a storage array.
Table 5-9. Method for TPD_StorageSystem
Method Description
modifyInstance() Provides the ability to set owner and contact
information for the
StorageSystem.