Research Workstation Inventory Form Guide

This guide explains each field in the Research Workstation Inventory Form to help you provide accurate information about your research computers.

Research Workstation Inventory Form Fields

Room Number

• The physical location (including building code) where the workstation is set up

• Example: CH 322

Machine Name

• The unique identifier or name given to the workstation

• Examples: LAB-OPT-01, RSRCH-PC-23

• Guide to finding your computer name

Serial Number

• The manufacturer's unique identification number for the specific unit

• Example: 8XTKL32

• Usually found on a sticker on the computer

Manufacturer

• The company that made the workstation

• Examples: Dell, HP

Model

• The specific product model/version of the workstation

• Examples: OptiPlex 7060, Precision 3660

Funding Source

• Where the money came from to purchase the workstation

• Examples: Start-up funds, RF grant

Funding Department

• Which department or unit provided or manages the funding

• Examples: Biology, Chemistry

Network Status

• Whether the workstation currently has internet access

• Yes/No response

Current OS

• The operating system currently running on the workstation

• Examples: Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11

Connected to Instrument(s)

• Whether the workstation is connected to or controls research equipment

• Examples: Microscope, mass spectrometer

• If Yes, you'll receive an additional form for instrument details

Software

• Software used specifically for research

• Include only specialized research software, not common applications

• Examples: GraphPad Prism, SPSS, Origin