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Identifying the Latest Kayak XU PC Workstation Identifying the Latest Kayak XU PC Workstation How can I distinguish the difference between the latest HP Kayak XU Series 0301 or 0303 models (introduced after June/July 1998), and the previous HP Kayak XU model (introduced in Fall 1997)? There are four simple and quick ways to identify the latest HP Kayak XU model. First, there is the new HP MaxiLife LCD status panel. Secondly, the processor frequency is 350 MHz or higher. Thirdly, the model numbers are different, and finally the label on the side of the newer Kayak XU indicating "Series 0301" or "Series 0303". As well as the above-mentioned differences between the two HP Kayak XU models, there is also a higher level of system performance due to the 100 MHz system bus (Front Side Bus) with the Intel 440BX AGP chipset (compared to 66 MHz on the earlier models). The following table shows some of the new features on the latest HP Kayak XU models. Component HP Kayak XU Series 0301 and 0303 (Introduced June/July '98) Processor Frequency Speeds and Model 6/350: D5680N List 6/400: D5682N, D5683N, D5684N HP MaxiLife For maximized reliability and up-time. A dedicated chip and bus, that surveys the PC and informs you in detail on an LCD display on the front panel. Memory Support Up to 1 GB of SDRAM memory (using 4 x 256 MB of registered memory modules). Processor Fan connector rotated at 90° The fan cable no longer touches the cover when the cover is removed and replaced. SCSI holder protection on the side The transparent plastic protection holder protects the narrow SCSI cable and also the power cables when the cover is removed and replaced. Front panel sound volume control Has been removed. Fan wires Two (2) wires instead of three (3). External SCSI channel Internal SCSI connectors FastRAID sub-system Is now 16 bits (wide) instead of 8 bits (narrow). More space between 2 narrow SCSI connectors, and 2nd and 3rd wide SCSI connectors. New generation FastRAID 2 board (reported RAIDport II when FastRAID BIOS is loaded during POST). 31

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Identifying the Latest Kayak XU PC Workstation
Identifying the Latest Kayak XU PC Workstation
As well as the above-mentioned differences between the two HP Kayak XU
models, there is also a higher level of system performance due to the 100
MHz system bus (Front Side Bus) with the Intel 440BX AGP chipset
(compared to 66 MHz on the earlier models). The following table shows
some of the new features on the latest HP Kayak XU models.
Component
HP Kayak XU Series 0301 and 0303 (Introduced June/July ‘98)
Processor Frequency Speeds and Model
List
6/350: D5680N
6/400: D5682N, D5683N, D5684N
HP MaxiLife
For maximized reliability and up-time. A dedicated chip and bus, that surveys the PC and
informs you in detail on an LCD display on the front panel.
Memory Support
Up to 1 GB of SDRAM memory (using 4 x 256 MB of registered memory modules).
Processor Fan connector rotated at 90°
The fan cable no longer touches the cover when the cover is removed and replaced.
SCSI holder protection on the side
The transparent plastic protection holder protects the narrow SCSI cable and also the power
cables when the cover is removed and replaced.
Front panel sound volume control
Has been removed.
Fan wires
Two (2) wires instead of three (3).
External SCSI channel
Is now 16 bits (wide) instead of 8 bits (narrow).
Internal SCSI connectors
More space between 2 narrow SCSI connectors, and 2
nd
and 3
rd
wide SCSI connectors.
FastRAID sub-system
New generation FastRAID 2 board (reported RAID
port
II when FastRAID BIOS is loaded during
POST).
How can I distinguish the difference between the latest HP Kayak
XU Series 0301 or 0303 models (introduced after June/July 1998),
and the previous HP Kayak XU model (introduced in Fall 1997)?
There are four simple and quick ways to identify the latest HP
Kayak XU model. First, there is the new HP MaxiLife LCD status
panel. Secondly, the processor frequency is 350 MHz or higher.
Thirdly, the model numbers are different, and finally the label
on the side of the newer Kayak XU indicating “Series 0301” or
“Series 0303”.