It is platform dependent...newer boxes now habe the Electronic Serial Numbers that are retrievable.
You best bet is to use the "snmp-server chassid-id" command. That is what it was intended for and what CW2K queries for the serial number if it is in the config. Of course, you need to do the one-time physical inventory and remember to change the config if you swap hardware :-( Chris ""brian kastor"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > or the guy that was hired two years after 24 2610's went out to their > sites. these guys wrote down the serial numbers, they just don't know which > ones go with which ones!!! > > Thanks for the replies everyone! > > bk Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=45793&t=45730 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

