Dell products may have several identification codes, which can be confusing because they are often listed together in the product specifications. “Manufacturer Part Number,” “Dell Part Number,” and “Order Code” are different identifiers used for different purposes. Dell does not manufacture consumer electronics in-house—all production is outsourced—so various codes are used for internal accounting and quality control to help the company track and monitor products, including monitors.
For example, the Dell P2720DC monitor has the following identifiers:
| Identifier | Example | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part | MCCVV | Manufacturer’s product code |
| Dell Part | 210-AULN | Dell’s catalog or part number |
| Order Code | P2720dcsap | Dell’s order/configuration code |
| Model | P2720DC | Product model |
Understanding these codes is useful when searching for Dell specifications, manuals, replacement parts, or information about a particular product version.
Dell Manufacturer Part
The Manufacturer Part is a product identifier used by the manufacturer. It is associated with the manufacturing and supply-chain side of the product rather than the name used to market it to customers.
For the Dell P2720DC, the Manufacturer Part is MCCVV.
This code can be different from the model number printed on the product or shown in Dell’s consumer-facing product information. Therefore, searching for the Manufacturer Part usually does not give the same results as searching for the model name.
Dell Part
The Dell Part is an identifier used in Dell’s own product catalog and internal systems.
For the Dell P2720DC, the Dell Part is 210-AULN.
A Dell Part number can be used to distinguish a particular product or component in Dell’s documentation and ordering systems. It should not be confused with the model number. A product can therefore have a Dell Part number that looks completely different from its model name.
Dell Order Code
The Order Code is used to identify a product configuration when it is offered by Dell.
For the P2720DC, the Order Code is P2720dcsap. The beginning of the code, P2720DC, corresponds to the product’s model designation. The additional characters identify the particular version or configuration used for ordering.
This is why Dell Order Codes can sometimes look almost identical to model numbers but contain additional letters.
Which Dell Number Is the Model?
For everyday product identification, the model name is the most useful identifier. In this example, the model is Dell P2720DC.
The other identifiers serve different purposes:
- MCCVV — Manufacturer Part
- 210-AULN — Dell Part
- P2720dcsap — Order Code
- P2720DC — Model
If you need specifications or general information about the monitor, P2720DC is the identifier you would normally search for. The Manufacturer Part and Dell Part are more useful when dealing with manufacturing, catalog, service, or ordering information.
The same principle applies to many other Dell products: a single device can have several codes, and each code may identify it from a different perspective.
