Application planning
3.2 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
3-2 Getting Started, Edition 04/2004, A5E00248069-02
Identification data of the rating plate
The device can identified uniquely with the help of these numbers in case of repairs or theft.
Enter the following data in the table below:
• Serial number: The serial number (S VP) is found on the rating plate. which is located
either on the rear of the device or on the inside of its front door.
Figure 3-1 Rating plate
• Order number of the device
• Ethernet address: You find the Ethernet address of the device in your BIOS Setup (F2
function key) , under Info > (F1 function key) > LAN Address.
• Microsoft Windows "Product Key" from the "Certificate of Authenticity" (COA). The COA
label is found on the inside of the front door.
You may need the Product Key in case you reinstall the operating system.
Figure 3-2 COA label
Serial number S VP ...
Order No. 6ES ...
Microsoft Windows Product Key
Ethernet address