10.56 What is the HPSUSAN?

The software ID, AKA HPSUSAN is numerically derived from the system serial number and model number. HP’s official policy is that if you have a system board replacement or board upgrade your system, a HP CE will run something called SS_CONFIG and change the new HPSUSAN to the original. Note that the key here is you retain the cabinet with the hardware serial number. Also note that many third party software vendors use the HPSUSAN for validation purposes so if your HPSUSAN is going to change, you need to work things out with your software vendors ahead of time.