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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Identifying the type of Dell Monitor can sometimes be problematic. Most monitors will not have the usual service tag label but the information can be sourced alternatively. 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.
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 (example: PPID :CN-07MT01-74261-6AI-39US-A03 is stored as 7MT016AI39US ).
For additional information on identifying your product please see our informational webpages Find your Service Tag or Serial Number. You can also search for your product on our Support website by selecting from the model lists, and after identification you can access your specific product support page for the latest content, diagnostic support and manuals relating to your product.
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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: How To
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2026
Version: 6
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