Use Command Line to Display Dell System Service Tag
This simple process works for desktops, laptops and servers.
On Windows system, all you need to display the service tag of a Dell computer desktop or server is built right into the operating system. Access to the command is as simple as just opening a command prompt window and run the following command:
c:\> wmic bios get serialnumber
On the very next line the Dell service tag will be displayed. On a HP server or desktop, the same command will return the serial number. This is the serial number that is used to look-up drivers, software, or parts for your server or computer desktop, laptop or other device.
Dell BCM or other third-party utilities are not needed. The service tag can be displayed in less than a minute or even seconds. Copy and paste the command into a Windows command window ("dos window" or "dos box") and hit enter. The functionality is built right into Windows.
Command line to get the serial number or service tag of a white-box computer
"White-box" systems might not return the desired results. if the manufacturer has not entered a service tag type of unique identifying number, then the following will be displayed "To Be Filled by O.E.M.".
Retrieving the system serial number or Dell service tag on Linux using command line
The ability to retrieve the service tag or serial number of a system is not limited to Similarly to Windows, Linux has the functionality to retrieve and display the Dell service tag or system serial number of a system using a command line. The command line will differ of course. On Cent OS or Red Hat Linux for example, run the following command to retrieve the serial number or Dell service tag.Command To Find Out Dell Service Tag
# dmidecode | grep -i serial
or
# dmidecode -t 1
DMIDECODE might have to be installed first and can be installed by executing the following:
# yum -y install dmidecode
WMIC and RDP Connections
Moreover, on Microsoft desktop or server operating systems, the CLI commands could also be run through an RDP connection session initiated and managed online by RDP connections management software. MacOS and Linux can also have RDP connection capabilities enabled but can more easily be used to manage RDP connections with an Online RDP connections manager using only a web-browser without add-ons or applications installed.Enhance your Support Services with Online Desktop Support Software.
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