The System Analysis Model is made up of class diagrams, sequence or collaboration diagrams and statechart diagrams. Between them they constitute a logical, implementation-free view of the computer system that includes a detailed definitions of every aspect of functionality. This model:
| Defines what the system does not how it does it. | |
| Defines logical requirements in more detail than the use case model, rather than a physical solution to the requirements. | |
| Leaves out all technology detail, including system topology |