: Introduced new enumerated values for processor upgrade types and processor family types to reflect then-current CPU technologies.
If you are currently running SMBIOS 2.4, 2.5, or 2.6, the jump to is substantial. Here is exactly what is "new" in this update: smbios version 27 update new
If you maintain industrial PCs or network appliances, SMBIOS 2.7 adds valuable fields for and device inventory , helping remote management platforms like Intel AMT or OpenBMC. : Introduced new enumerated values for processor upgrade
smbios.reflectHost = "TRUE" or SMBIOS version in VM settings Advanced parameters. smbios
| Criteria | Score (1–10) | |----------|--------------| | Feature completeness | 8 | | Stability | 7 (early rev) | | Backward compatibility | 8 | | End-user necessity | 3 | | Long-term value | 9 |
: The Plug-and-Play (PnP) function interface, which was deprecated in earlier versions, was completely removed in SMBIOS 2.7.