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

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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.)