WCER Asset Tags

This document explains what a WCER asset tag is and where it is located.

Topics

White Asset Tags
Red Asset Tags
Location of Asset Tags

What is an asset tag?

Asset tags are stickers with unique 6-digit numbers which are applied to all WCER equipment (also referred to as assets ).

All WCER equipment which is deployed to WCER users or locations is entered into the WCER Inventory system. Each asset is given a unique identifier within the inventory system which is called its "asset tag" or "asset number" and also its "WCER number". Research IT generates physical asset tags, which are just durable stickers, and applies them to the laptops, desktops, monitors, etc. which are deployed throughout the Center and its members.

There are two types of tags: white asset tags (with a QR Code) and the older red asset tag.

White Asset Tags

White asset tags are a bit larger than the red asset tags and measure 3 1/2 inches by 1/2 inches (89 mm x 18 mm). They also have a WCER Inventory logo and a QR Code printed on them.
This style has replaced the red asset tags for WCER laptops, desktops, and printers. Eventually these tags will be used on all new WCER deployed equipment.

White (QR Code) WCER Asset Tag example

Information Displayed on White Asset Tags

White Asset tags provide the following information:

QR Code
Contact Information - support@wcer.wisc.edu
WCER Inventory logo
Company - optional - (example: C: "WIDA")
Asset Number (example: T: "405117")
Serial - (example: S: "HV9L54HV9")

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Red Asset Tags

Red asset tags are smaller than the white asset tags and measure 2 inches by 3/4 inches (51 mm x 19 mm). They have a bar code printed just above the 6-digit WCER number.
They are usually found on older laptops and desktop computers as well as most monitors, docks, and various other assets.
Red asset tags are tamperproof— they leave the words "VOID" on the surface of the asset if removed.

Red WCER Asset Tag example