Jeff Kell wrote:
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>
> Now granted the 99x has the HP-PB expansion kits while the 9000s don't
> (or does the T-class?), but is this a matter of channels, bandwidth, or
> both?  You can get 8 HSC slots in a 370/380/570/580 if you can settle
> for a 4-way CPU instead of 6.  Maybe I'm missing something obvious.

I think I confused Jeff, it is the K type 3000 boxes (939-989) that have
the optional HP-PB i/o expansion that the 9000s don't.

More to the point, according to the current buyer's guide on HP's web
site, HSC slots are not avaiable for any 3000 system.

>
> Jeff Kell <[log in to unmask]>

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