How to Identify the Software Serial ID for PowerFlex to Open a Service Request

Summary: The "Software Serial ID" or "SWID" (usually starts wit ELMSIO....) is used to open Service Request for PowerFlex, and to start software renewal process. If the Software Serial ID is not available, you can also create cases using the "System Serial number" (usually starts with "ELMVX....) ...

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Instructions

Where to locate the SWID In PowerFlex version 3.X: 

Presentation Server> Settings (gear icon) > License Information > SWID

License in Presentation Server

 

Where to locate the SWID In PowerFlex version 4.X:

PowerFlex Manager> Settings > Licenses Management> PowerFlex License> Production License> PowerFlex SWID 

PowerFlex Manager

PowerFlex Manager settings

 

Licenses Management- PowerFlex License

Production license

 

Where to locate the ELMVX In PowerFlex version 3.X:

PowerFlex Manager> Settings > Virtual Appliance > Alert Connector

powerflex manager 3

virtual appliance managment 

support assist

 

Where to locate the ELMVX In PowerFlex version 4.X:

PowerFlex Manager> Settings > Events and alerts> Notification Policies > SupportAssist

PowerFlex Manager

 

events and alerts

notifications policies

Affected Products

PowerFlex rack, PowerFlex custom node, ScaleIO, PowerFlex Software
Article Properties
Article Number: 000294556
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 31 Mar 2025
Version:  1
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