SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager

Let’s check the ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports available in the latest version. Some of the reports from the hardware category are not relevant to me. One example of a report that is not frequently used is CD-ROM/Modem-related information.

If you have trouble opening SSRS reports, refer to Fix Report Server cannot Open a Connection Error ConfigMgr. Let’s also learn how to create a New Database for SSRS Reporting Service.

SCCM Hardware-Related Reports are essential tools for administrators to manage and monitor the hardware inventory of devices within their organization. These reports provide detailed insights into various aspects of hardware configurations, helping IT teams maintain compliance, troubleshoot issues, and plan for upgrades effectively.

SCCM offers a comprehensive set of default hardware-related reports that cover a wide range of information. All the information is explained in detail below.

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Hardware

Let’s examine the hardware-related default SCCM reports that are available and ready to use in this post. How many of you use these reports? Let’s discuss this in the comments. The following are the sections available for the hardware category of reports.

Out of Box SCCM 1910 Hardware Reports
Hardware – CD-ROM
Hardware – Disk
Hardware – General
Hardware – Memory
Hardware – Modem
Hardware – Network Adapter
Hardware – Processor
Hardware – SCSI
Hardware – Security
Hardware – Sound Card
Hardware – Video Card
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager – Table.1

CD ROM Reports

I don’t think we use the Hardware—CD-ROM report for the device they manage now. Is it time to remove this section of the reports?

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CD-ROM Related Default Reports
CD-ROM information for a specific computer
Computers for a specific CD-ROM manufacturer
Count CD-ROM drives per manufacturer
History – CD-ROM history for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.2
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | - Fig.1
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Fig.1

List of SCCM CB Hardware Reports

Let’s learn how to launch Hardware CD-ROM reports from the console. The following blog provides more information. In this section, you can see the default reports of ConfigMgr CB (version 2010).

General

This category encompasses basic information about a computer system’s physical components. It typically includes the processor type, RAM size, storage capacity, graphics card, and other hardware specifications.

Hardware – General
Computer information for a specific computer
Computers in a specific workgroup or domain
Inventory classes assigned to a specific collection
Inventory classes enabled on a specific computer
Windows AutoPilot Device Information
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.3
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | - Fig.2
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Fig.2

Hard Disk

This category pertains to the physical storage devices (disks) attached to a computer, including details such as disk type (HDD, SSD), capacity, and partitions.

Hardware – Disk
Computers with a specific hard disk size
Computers with low free disk space (less than specified % free)
Computers with low free disk space (less than specified MB free)
Count physical disk configurations
Disk information for a specific computer – Logical disks
Disk information for a specific computer – Partitions
Disk information for a specific computer – Physical disks
History – Logical disk space history for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.4

Memory

This is the hardware memory section. The below table also shows more details about hardware memory.

Hardware – Memory
Computers where physical memory has changed
Computers with a specific amount of memory
Computers with low memory (less than or equal to specified MB)
Count memory configurations
Memory information for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.5

Processor

Understanding and managing processor performance across computers in an IT environment is crucial for optimizing system efficiency, ensuring compatibility with software requirements, and identifying potential hardware upgrade needs to effectively meet operational demands.

Hardware – Processor
Computers for a specific processor speed
Computers with fast processors (greater than or equal to a specified clock speed)
Computers with slow processors (less than or equal to a specified clock speed)
Count processor speeds
Processor information for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.6

Security

The security section provides more details about the firmware state of devices. The table below provides more information.

Security
Details of firmware states on devices
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.7

Sound Card

Managing sound cards in computer systems involves tracking and ensuring compatibility with audio hardware across an organization’s network. Here are key aspects:

Hardware – Sound Card
Computers with a specific sound card
Count sound cards
Sound card information for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.8
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | - Fig.3
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Fig.3

Video Card

This is the video card section. Here, you can see options such as computers with a specific video card, counting video cards by type, and video card information on a particular computer.

Hardware – Video Card
Computers with a specific video card
Count video cards by type
Video card information for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.9

SCSI

The SCSI section includes options such as Computers with a specific SCSI card type, the Count of SCSI card types, and SCSI card information in a particular computer.

Hardware – SCSI
Computers with a specific SCSI card type
Count SCSI card types
SCSI card information for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.10

Network Adapters

The network adapter section includes options for Computers with a specific network adapter, a Count of network adapters by type, and Network adapter information for a specific computer.

Hardware – Network Adapter
Computers with a specific network adapter
Count network adapters by type
Network adapter information for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.11

Modem?

Do we still use a Modem? The table below provides more details about the hardware modem.

Hardware – Modem
Computers for a specific modem manufacturer
Count modems by manufacturer
Modem information for a specific computer
SCCM ConfigMgr Hardware Related Reports | Default Reports | Configuration Manager | – Table.12

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Anoop C Nair is Microsoft MVP! He is a Device Management Admin with more than 20 years of experience (calculation done in 2021) in IT. He is a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group HTMD Community leader. His primary focus is Device Management technologies like SCCM 2012, Current Branch, and Intune. He writes about ConfigMgr, Windows 11, Windows 10, Azure AD, Microsoft Intune, Windows 365, AVD, etc.

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