System and user defaults system values: Model number

Displays the model number of your system. (QMODEL)

Model number, also known as QMODEL, is a member of the system and user defaults category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to view the model 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 may view this system value. You cannot edit this system value. This value is the same for each partition on a system and identifies the type of server that i5/OS is installed on. The model number uses the following format, where xx represents the specific model number:

5 xx: Specifies eServer™ i5 servers.
7 xx: Specifies AS/400^® servers.
8 xx: Specifies iSeries servers.

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.