Locating the Express Service Code and Service Tag of Dell PowerEdge R550

In this article we will introduce you in detail the Express Service Code and Service Tag of Dell PowerEdge R550. The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag are used to identify the system.

The unique Express Service Code and Service Tag are used to identify the system.

The information tag is located on the front of the system thatincludes system information such as the Service Tag, Express Service Code, Manufacture date, NIC, MAC address, QRL label, and so on.If you have opted for the secure default access to iDRAC, the Information tag also contains the iDRAC secure default password.If you have opted for iDRAC Quick Sync 2, the Information tag also contains the OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label, where administrators can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the PowerEdge servers.

Figure 1. Locating the Express Service Code and Service tag

1.Information tag (front view)
2.Information tag (back view)
3.OpenManage Mobile (OMM) label
4.iDRAC MAC address and iDRAC secure password label
5.Service Tag, Express Service Code, QRL label

The Mini Enterprise Service Tag (MEST) label is located on the rear of the system that includes the Service Tag (ST), Express Service Code (Exp Svc Code), and Manufacture Date (Mfg. Date). The Exp Svc Code is used by Dell EMC to route support calls to the appropriate personnel.

Alternatively, the Service Tag information is located on a label on the left wall of the chassis.