How to identify server model
I have an old RISC-based Sun server, but don't know it's model or partnumber. However, I were able to determine is the server's S/N: TW82639770. Can I use this s/n to get some more specs? There is no installed OS so I cannot use any software tests.
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gHosTer
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gHosTera] at [2007-11-27 5:41:56]

# 1
you can either go serial cable (null modem cable hooked up to another computer) or if you have a Sun keyboard/mouse, you can get it to post and it should say in the splash screen what it is...maybe a description of the beast might help!haroldkarl
# 2
The serial syntax of factory code, year/month/day, and sequential numbering
let's me make a prediction that it's an Ultra5/Ultra10 system,
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/U5/U5.html
http://sunsolve.sun.com/handbook_pub/Systems/U10/U10.html
else it's a SME Ultra AXe bare systemboard OEM'd by Sun and in a generic 3rd party chassis.
It was manufactured on Wednesday, the 24th of June, 1998 (year/month/day = 8263),
and originally sold to someone that was NOT in North America (factory code TW).
http://www.sunshack.org/data/sh/2.1/infoserver.central/data/syshbk/General/Seri alNumber.html
(I'm psychic and sometimes accused of as being psychotic)
As Harold noted, there are tons of investigative things you can do
by just going to OBP.