Try to use "sh ver" on the router and check the image. the following output sh cat6000 family. Hope that helps >sh ver Cisco Internetwork Operating System Software IOS (tm) MSFC Software (C6MSFC-JS-M), Version 12.0(7)XE1, EARLY DEPLOYMENT RELEA SE SOFTWARE (fc1) TAC:Home:SW:IOS:Specials for info Copyright (c) 1986-2000 by cisco Systems, Inc. Compiled Thu 03-Feb-00 23:33 by lstringr Image text-base: 0x60008900, data-base: 0x610F4000 ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.0(3)XE, RELEASE SOFTWARE BOOTFLASH: MSFC Software (C6MSFC-BOOT-M), Version 12.0(7)XE1, EARLY DEPLOYMENT R ELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1) Can some please inform me, what command tells me what kind a router or switch i am telnetting to. I have to telnet into about a hundred routers and do an inventory of cards, i dont know how to tell what series router it is.thanks in advance. Farooq Ali Network Engineer Global Network Operations 212.625.7193 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 ___________________________________ UPDATED Posting Guidelines: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/guide.html FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]