Product Identification; Product Identification Terms; Serial Numbers - HP 330 Service Information Manual

Product Identification
Several terms in this manual are used to describe and identify the various parts of the computer
and bus expander. This section explains the terms used to improve your understanding of
service information.
Product Identification Terms
Each product has its set of included hardware similar to that in Table 1-1. Product numbering
conventions used with this cOInputer are explained here to clarify the following information:
• Systems Ordered by Customers.
• Products Ordered by HP Field Offices.
• Products Manufactured by HP Ft. Collins Systems Division
Systems Ordered by Customers.
When these computer systems are ordered by customers, a suffix is added to the Model number,
such as Model 350AIM that identifies the computer system ordered by customers. Refer to the
Model 350 Hardware Price List for a current listing of all bundled systems.
Products Ordered by HP Field Offices.
A five-digit product number is used by HP field offices to order the computers. This number
is strictly for ordering purposes and not for formal product identification. HP 9000 Series 300
Model 330 and 350 Computer is Product Number HP 98562A and 98562B, respectively. A
complete explanation of these names and numbers is shown later in this chapter. Configuration
and other product information is also covered.
Products Manufactured by HP Technical Workstations Operations
At the manufacturing division, the computer's are built and configured using the numbering
conventions explained above. Note that these numbers relate only to the computer or bus ex-
pander and do not include peripherals, such as disc drives, some monitors, and some accessories.
Other HP divisions provide the rest of the products bundled with the computer system.
Serial Numbers
Serial nurnbers are affixed to each computer and bus expander for identification purposes. A
decal on each product has the serial number. An example serial number is explained below:
Serial No. 2623A01234
10 Product Information
Location: Behind the power supply access cover on the
inside bottom of the chassis.
Description:
5-digit unique identifying number.
Country of Origin Code.
Product Code, decoded as:
First 2 digits
+
60
=
Last 2 digits of year
product was introduced or significantly changed.
Last 2 digits
=
number of week in year product
was introduced or significantly changed.