An aggregation of hardware, firmware, or computer software or any of their discrete portions, which satisfies an end use function and is designated by the Government for separate configuration management. Configuration items may vary widely in complexity, size, and type, from an aircraft, electronic, or ship system to a test meter or round of ammunition. Any item required for logistic support and designated for separate procurement is a configuration item. [DoDI 5000.2]
Luhlanganiso lwe-hardware, i-firmware, okanye i-software yekhompyutha okanye naliphi na isuntswana elilodwa, elanelisa umsebenzi kwaye lenzelwe ukwahlulwa kolawulo lolwakheko nguRhulumente. Izinto zolwakheko zisenokwahluka kakhulu ngobukhulu, kunye nohlobo, ukusuka kwinqwelo-moya, kwezombane, okanye kwiinkqubo zenqanawa ukuya kwimitha yovavanyo okanye iimbhumbhulu. Nayiphi na into efunekayo ekuxhaseni ngobuchule nesungulelwe ukufumana ngokukodwa kuyinto yokwakheka. [DoDI 5000.2]