Network Connectivity — AA, TA, SA or PBA numbers

Network Connectivity

AA, TA, SA or PBA numbers

Warranty information for boards or other products

Desktop Boards
Server Products
Networking Products (wired)
Solid-State Drives

FAQ

What are AA, TA, SA, or PBA numbers (stocking ID/part number)?
What is the format of AA, TA, SA, or PBA numbers?
Where can I find the AA, TA, SA, or PBA numbers?

Notice to Intel Channel Partners

Some replaceable Intel® Server Components such as the following do not have AA/TA/PBA/SA numbers. Chat with Intel Customer Support if you encounter tool errors in placing orders for these parts:

Battery backup unit
Some models of chassis fans
Intel® RAID Activation Key

Intel® wireless adapters are not allowed in the online-ordering tool. An invoice is required before an RMA can be approved.

What are AA, TA, SA, or PBA numbers?

All non-processor items (such as Desktop Boards, Server Products, and Networking Products) have at least one of the following identifiers:

AA number: An altered assembly number is a unique code used to differentiate desktop board families, and different configurations in a family. Intel uses the desktop board's AA number as its stocking ID/part number.
TA number: A top assembly number is a unique code used to identify a packaged product.
SA number: A sub assembly number is for the SSD (Solid-State Drive) without any packaging.
PBA number: A printed board assembly number is a unique code used to identify a printed board assembly.

What is the format of AA, TA, SA, or PBA numbers?

Most AA, TA, SA, PBA numbers consist of nine (9) alphanumeric characters in the following format:

XXXXXX-XXX

Other AA, TA, SA, PBA numbers have the following format:

XXXXXX-XXX(x)

Where can I find the AA, TA, SA, or PBA numbers?

The AA, TA, SA, or PBA numbers can be found on the product packaging (original box) label.
If you do not have the product packaging, look for the white label with the barcode sticker on the actual product.

Desktop products stocking ID/part number or serial number
Product Component	Usual Location	Sample Photo
Desktop board stocking ID/part number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)
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Server Products Stocking ID/part number or serial number
Product Component	Usual Location	Sample Photo
Pedestal backplane stocking ID/part number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)
Rackmount backplane stocking ID/part number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)
Rackmount system midplane stocking ID/part number	May vary: on the component side of the PCB, or bottom side of the PCB
Power supply cage aka power distribution board stocking ID/part number	On the outer side of the cage case
Power supply module part number/stocking ID and serial number	On the outer side of the case
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Server board stocking ID/part number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)
RAID controller stocking ID/part number	May Vary: on the component side of the PCB, on the metal bracket, on the heatsink
Front panel stocking ID/part number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)
I/O modules stocking ID/part number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)
Modular server compute module stocking ID/part number and serial number	On the module case
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Modular server storage compute module stocking ID/part number and serial number	On the SCM case
Modular server chassis management module stocking ID/part number and serial number	On the CMM case
Modular server Ethernet switch product code, stocking ID/part number, and serial number	On the switch case
Modular server power supply stocking ID/part number and serial number	On the outer side of the case
Active thermal solution stocking ID/part number	Fan sticker
Passive thermal solution stocking ID/part number	Heatsink sticker
Sixth drive kit board assembly stocking ID/part number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)
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Server board I/O shield stocking ID/part number	On the shield unit itself
Storage server stocking ID/part number	Below the chassis
Cables stocking ID/part number	On the cable
Optical driver interposer stocking ID/part number	On the printed circuit board (PCB), unscrew and remove tray to see
Rackmount riser card stocking ID/part number	On the printed circuit board (PCB)
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Networking products stocking ID/part number and serial number
Product Component	Usual Location	Sample Photo
Network cards stocking ID/part number and serial number	On the component side of the printed circuit board (PCB)

Solution ID: CS-031176
Last Modified: 23-Jan-2013
Date Created: 05-Jan-2010