How to Find the Unique Identifier for Dell Monitors via Network Management Software
Summary: Learn how to find the unique identifier of a Dell monitor using a network management interface.
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Symptoms
Identifying the type of Dell Monitor can sometimes be problematic.
Cause
Most monitors will not have the usual service tag label but the information can be sourced alternatively.
Resolution
The Unique Identifier for can be found using the Service Tag or the PPID (Serial Number) of the Dell monitor.
Dell Monitor models with the last two digits of 19 or higher (i.e. P2419H)
The unique identifier will be the Service Tag of the Dell monitor.
Previously, not all monitors supported Service Tags.
Dell Monitor models with the last two digits of 18 or lower (i.e. P2417H)
The unique identifier will be the truncated 12 digit form of the 23 digit PPID (eg PPID :CN-07MT01-74261-6AI-39US-A03 is stored as 7MT016AI39US ). Previously, not all monitors supported Service Tags.
Affected Products
Alienware and Dell Gaming Monitors, C Series, D Series, E Series, P Series, S Series, SE Series, UltraSharp Premier (UP) Series, UltraSharp (U) Series, Dell Monitors, Dell Plus Monitors, Dell Pro Monitors, Dell Pro Plus MonitorsArticle Properties
Article Number: 000074098
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 02 Dec 2025
Version: 4
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