Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Nile Service Block
How to find serial numbers on Nile Service Block network elements
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you may be asked for a serial number on one of the nile service block (nsb) network elements this could occur if you need to locate an unplugged device like a sensor or identify if power has been cut to a switch below is the method to find the serial numbers for each of the nsb network elements youtube video demos of finding the serial number pictures and descriptions below videos https //youtube com/shorts/uyva6xrgzc4?si=xyvhywfdyygmmlrs https //youtube com/shorts/uyva6xrgzc4?si=xyvhywfdyygmmlrs https //youtube com/shorts/pxznbajpdr4?si=g3orkoahfb27uobx https //youtube com/shorts/pxznbajpdr4?si=g3orkoahfb27uobx headend (he) serial number can be found on the top or back of the appliance if there is another device racked directly above the he, you can find the serial number on the back of the appliance headend rear side view distribution switch (ds) pull out the sliding black tag on the front plate to reveal the serial number distribution switch rear side view access switch (as) pull out the sliding black tag on the front plate to reveal the serial number access switch rear side view access point (ap) scan the qr code with your phone camera to reveal the embedded text containing the sn the serial number is also located on the back side of the ap sensor (se) scan the qr code with your phone camera to reveal the embedded text containing the sn the serial number is also located on the back side of the sensor