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{division}[-{subdivision}]-{type}-{serialsequence_number}Where:
{division} | A mandatory two- to four-character code representing the major unit that owns the device. |
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{subdivision} | If the primary unit is a large one this segment is used to define the subdivision of the larger unit. The subdivision is optional and is separated from the rest of the CI name by a hyphen. |
{type} | A mandatory code indicating the type of device. See below for a list of device type codes. |
{serialsequence_number} | A three-digit sequence number beginning at 001. The serial sequence number has no relation to the device's IP address. Occasionally, serial sequence numbers may be reissued as devices are retired but the same serial sequence number will not be issued to more than one device within a particular division, subdivision, and type combination. |
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