Enclosure Chassis Types Value & Description | ConfigMgr

In Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr/SCCM), the Enclosure Chassis Types attribute provides valuable insights into the physical form factor of client devices. Whether you’re managing desktops, laptops, tablets, or virtual machines, understanding chassis type values helps administrators build dynamic collections, apply policies more effectively, and streamline hardware inventory reporting. This guide explains the different chassis type values, their descriptions, and how you can leverage them in SCCM queries.

As a Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr/SCCM) administrator, you may often need to create collections, queries, or reports based on different device types such as laptops, desktops, or tablets. The Enclosure Chassis Types attribute provides a reliable way to distinguish between these hardware categories. By using chassis type values, you can easily identify and group devices—for example, separating desktops from laptops—making it simpler to apply targeted policies, deployments, or compliance checks.

How to Check Chassis Type using PowerShell

The Win32_SystemEnclosure WMI class represents the properties that are associated with a physical system enclosure. You can check Chassis Type information using the PowerShell Get-WmiObject cmdlet.

 Get-WmiObject -class win32_systemenclosure | select  Caption,chassisTypes

How to Check Chassis Type from SCCM

The SystemEnclosure information collected from clients during hardware inventory is stored on SMS_G_SYSTEM_SYSTEM.ENCLOSURE class in SCCM.

Steps to Check Chassis Type in SCCM Resource Explorer

Open the Configuration Manager Console
Launch the SCCM console on your admin workstation.
Navigate to Assets and Compliance
- Go to Assets and Compliance → Devices.
- Search for and select the device you want to inspect.
Open Resource Explorer
- Right‑click on the device.
- Choose Start → Resource Explorer.
Expand Hardware Section
- In Resource Explorer, expand Hardware.
- Look for System Enclosure or Enclosure Chassis Types.
View Chassis Type Value
- The Chassis Type field will display a numeric value (e.g., 3, 8, 9).
- This value corresponds to the physical form factor (e.g., Desktop, Portable, Laptop).

SCCM Resource Explorer - System Enclosure Chassis Type

Below are the details of all Enclosure types as per the Microsoft article. We can use this enclosure chassis type to create a collection for Laptops and Desktops.