This version of the specification models various details of the following objects of the media library for monitoring.
- Library
- Drives
- Changer Devices
- Slots
- IO Slots
- SCSI Interfaces and SCSI and FC Target Ports
- Physical Tapes
- Physical Package
- Magazines
In general, a CIM client can monitor the health and status of the above objects as well as get alert, status change and lifecycle CIM indications. In addition, a client can control the movement of media in a library using this specification.