Identifying 1st and 2nd Generation NetVanta 2000 Series Products

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Identifying 1^st and 2^nd Generation NetVanta 2000 Series Products

There are several differences between 1^st generation and 2^nd generation NetVanta 2000 series products that can be used to help identify them.

Part Number

Look at the part number (P/N) located on the bottom of the unit under the ADTRAN logo as shown in the picture below.

If the part number begins with 120036 it is a 1^st generation NetVanta 2000 series product.

If the part number begins with 120236 it is a 2^nd generation NetVanta 2000 series product.

Serial Port

The serial port on the back of the unit can also be used to distinguish the generation of the unit.

1^st generation units have a male serial port:

2^nd generation units have a female serial port:

Web Interface

If you do not have physical access to the unit, the layout of the web interface can also be used to tell what generation the product is.

1^st generation web interface:

2^nd generation web interface:

Depending on the generation unit you have, click the “1st Generation” or “2nd Generation” folder to access knowledge base content for the corresponding product.