System and user defaults system values: Serial number

Displays the serial number for your system. (QSRLNBR)

Serial number, also known as QSRLNBR, is a member of the system and user defaults category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to view the serial number of your system. To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > System and user defaults > System
Default value Machine dependent
Changes take effect This system value is read-only. You cannot change this system value.
Lockable No

What can I do with this system value?

You can view this system value. The serial number is used as a means of identification. This number will depend on what version, release and model of the i5/OS system you installed. The system serial number is the same for each partition on a system. An example of a serial number is 1001003. You cannot edit this value.

Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the system and user defaults system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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System values: System and user defaults overview
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