How can I identify which physical PC nearby I’m logged in on via SSH?

Question

I’m currently in front of 20 computers and I don't know which one is mine!

I try the beep command but I can't hear any sound… Any ideas?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 19 '19 at 18:33

Eject the cd/dvd drive
Stress the CPU - listen for fan sound.
Download a large file, seeing which HDD light stays on.
If you have access to a switch - check the mac address table to see where it's plugged in
Power it off!
using dmidecode see which serial it is, check the serials on the physical machines.
Turn the monitors on/off or screensaver on/off
xmessage to the screen.
aplay to play something via speakers/headphones

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Feb 19 '19 at 18:22

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Ejecting the CD drive was a solution and also stressing the computer to hear the fans scream!

edited Feb 19 '19 at 18:22

Giacomo1968

answered Feb 19 '19 at 17:03

Fractale

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Feb 19 '19 at 18:39

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If on Linux, run the following:

sudo apt-get install fancontrol
pwmconfig

It will turn all fans on to full speed, and you should be able to locate the PC. See more about it here.

answered Feb 19 '19 at 18:39

undo

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