Mounting and connecting the device   
3.1 Preparing for mounting 
  SIMATIC IPC677E 
36  Operating Instructions, 04/2019, A5E45117996-AA 
3.1.3  Identification data of the device 
The device can be clearly identified with the help of this identification data in case of repairs 
or loss.  
The following illustrations are examples. The data of your device may differ from the data in 
these examples. 
Nameplate 
The following image shows the nameplate on the SIMATIC IPC677E as an example. 
 
COA label  
Microsoft Windows "Product Key" is the "Certificate of Authenticity" (COA): 
The COA label is only available for devices delivered with Microsoft® Windows® operating 
system installed and is located on the rear of the device. 
Example of COA label for the Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system: 
 
The Microsoft® Windows® 10 COA label has an additional security feature which conceals 
part of the product key.  
●  The scratch-off panel consists of a small transparent label with a silver-colored scratch 
coating, which was applied to conceal part of the 25-character product key. This scratch-
off panel is designed to protect the product key from being obtained and used by 
unauthorized third parties. 
●  You usually do not need this product key for commissioning because a valid product key 
has already been integrated into the pre-installed operating system. 
See also 
Important instructions and manuals for operating the device (Page 11)