GB Computer Numbering Scheme
This KB explains how we name computers at all 4 locations of UW Green Bay.
GB Numbering Scheme (Simplified): | ||||
Device Location: | Year in Circulation: | Make/Brand: | Type/Model: | Device ID#: |
GB -> Green Bay | 7 -> 2017 | 1 -> HP | 1 -> Desktop (Apple = Mac Pro) | 001-599 -> Faculty, Staff, Dept. |
MAN -> Manitowoc | 8 -> 2018 | 2 -> Microsoft | 2 -> Full Size Laptop (+ Gaming) (Apple = Pro) | 601-799 -> Lab |
MNT -> Marinette | 19 -> 2019 | 3 -> Panasonic | 3 -> Ultralight Laptop (Apple = Air) | 801-879 -> High Tech Classroom |
SHB -> Sheboygan | 20 -> 2020 | 4 -> Apple | 4 -> Hybrid Tablet/Laptop (+ 2-in-1) | 881-899 -> High Tech Cart (Includes LIR) |
ESL -> E-Sports Lounge | 5 -> Intel | 5 -> iMac/All-in-One | ||
D -> Dock | 7 -> Dell | 6 -> Tablet (MS Surface) (Apple = iPad) | ||
8 -> Other | 7 -> Mini Desktop (Apple = Mac Mini) | |||
9 -> Toughbook | 8 -> iMac 27" or greater | |||
9 -> Other (Precision/Gaming/Workstation Desktop) | ||||
Example 1: | GB2271001 | |||
Device Location: | Year in Circulation: | Make/Brand: | Type/Model: | Device ID#: |
GB -> UWGB | 22 -> 2022 | 7 -> Dell | 1 -> Desktop | 001 -> Faculty, Staff, Dept. |
Example 2: | GB2342001 | |||
Device Location: | Year in Circulation: | Make/Brand: | Type/Model: | Device ID#: |
GB -> UWGB | 23 -> 2023 | 4 -> Apple | 3 -> Full Size Laptop | 001 -> Faculty, Staff, Dept. |
Example 3: | GB811603 | |||
Device Location: | Year in Circulation: | Make/Brand: | Type/Model: | Device ID#: |
GB -> UWGB | 8 -> 2018 | 1 -> HP | 1 -> Desktop | 603 -> Lab |
Example 4: | MNT2245694 | |||
Device Location: | Year in Circulation: | Make/Brand: | Type/Model: | Device ID#: |
MNT -> UWGB-MNT | 22 -> 2022 | 4 -> Apple | 5 -> iMac/All-in-One | 694 -> Lab |
Example 5: | ESL2114 | |||
Device Location: | Year in Circulation: | Make/Brand: | Type/Model: | Device ID#: |
ESL -> E-Sports Lounge | 21 -> 2021 | N/A | N/A | 14 -> # in lounge |
Note: In early 2019 we went to a 7 digit naming scheme to include the 3rd and 4th digit of the current year. Because of this you may encounter some GB#'s that are only 6 digits and that is because they are pre-2019.
Note: If you have a recycled PC or Mac your GB#/SHB#/MNT#/MAN# may be any of the Device ID classifications as these devices are roll downs from their initial purpose.