DOCSIS uses option 43, with many suboptions, to provide information to the DHCP server about the device.
| Suboption | Name | Value | Example |
|---|
| 2 | Device Type | Device type | STB |
| 3 | eSAFE Types | eSAFE type | ECM |
| 4 | Serial Number | Modem’s serial number | 001122334455 |
| 5 | Hardware Version | Modem’s hardware revision | v2 |
| 6 | Software Version | Modem’s software version | 7.2.1.6 |
| 7 | Boot ROM Version | Modem’s bootloader version | 2025.04 |
| 8 | Organizationally Unique Identifier | UID Unique to the modem manufacturer | 0005Ca |
| 9 | Model Number | Modem’s model number | SB6190 |
| 10 | Vendor Name | Modem vendor | Arris Technologies |
Commscope
| Device | Vendor Name | Model Number |
|---|
| CommScope TG4482A | ARRIS Group, Inc. | TG4482A |