G40 Change System Unique Identifier (SUID)

[Support_3]

Can you change the 'system unique identifier' number
It will be for a G40 board, very old bit of kit but the customer needs this doing in order to self support the server
thanks

[G. Vrijhoeven · Accepted solution]

Hi,

I think it should be possible, but it needs to be done by a HP rep. If i am correct you need a passwd in order to change this.

Regards,

Gideon

[Support_3]

Hi Gideon,

I thought this may be the case.

Many Thanks

Matt

[Andrew Rutter]

It can only be done by HP.
call them and see if they still offer the service

andy

[Support_3]

The call has already been placed and we are awaiting an answer from HP.
If they decide that they will do this it will probably be chargeable work!!

Matt

[harry d brown jr]

They might claim that they can't but they CAN because we used to have it done all the time. Of course the G's aren't supported any more, so expect a hefty bill! It would probably be cheaper to purchase an A-class server on the used market.

live free or die
harry

[Bill Hassell]

Every HP 9000 server has a unique identifier which is protected by HP from being cloned. As you might expect, many software packages are licensed to a single server and vendors rely on HP to enforce this uniqueness. It will be a chargeable service call and will require a reboot.