FRU P/N <- ??? -> OPT P/N - MKT P/N

Where, what is different ...

FRU P/N <- ??? -> OPT P/N - MKT P/N

  -ATTENTION- FRU P/N <- ??? -> OPT P/N - MKT P/N

•  FRU P/N : defines a Field Replaceable Unit - part number (Spare Part).
   This is the smallest part a technician is allowed/can replace.

   If you order a FRU P/N, the FRU package will be shipped without any supporting material.

  Samples:

  1.  If you order SIMM memory, and use the OPT P/N - you may receive two SIMMs
      (depends on the processor/machine type, for which the SIMM has been designed,
      e.g. 64MB SIMM OPTION memory = 2x 32MB SIMMs.)
      Otherwise if you use the FRU P/N, only one SIMM will be received (1x 32MB), this is because
      a FRU is defined for repair actions, and normally, two SIMMs at the same time will not be defect.
     
  2.  If you order a PCMCIA modem-card and use the FRU P/N,
      you will not receive any cable, adapter, software and setup/installation manual with this FRU package.

   RULE for FRU P/Ns - a FRU-part should/cannot be used for machine/option upgrades.

•  OPT P/N : This statement is used for OPTION part number.
   A Customer (end-user) will receive an OPTION package (OBI - Options By IBM)
  There is no special knowledge needed for OBI installation. 
  A step by step, detailed instruction is included in the (country specific language) User's Guide. 

   Such an OPTION-package will include:

  •  Warranty Certificat Registration sheet 
  •  User's Guide Installation, setup and test instructions 
  •  Software Diskette and/or CD-ROM with driver and/or software needed 
  •  Hardware part(s) Mounting material - cable, bezel, screws ... 

•  MKT P/N : This statement is used for MARKETING part number.
   This MKT P/N can define a MACHINE or OPTION upgrade package.
  There is some special knowledge needed for installation - however,  installation instructions are included 

   Such a package can include:

  •  Warranty Certificat Registration sheet 
  •  Installation/test instructions
  •  Software
  •  Hardware part(s)

•  MFG P/N : This is used for define the MANUFACTURE part number.
   Such (rare) MFG P/N can not be used for parts order.
   (The MFG P/N is only known/used for machine production, in plant's.)

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