Nexus Multi-function Panel - NXP-101 - Vantec
The Nexus Multi-Function Panel, or the NXP-101, it is a top-of-the-line device that combines fan bus control, temperature monitoring, and includes two USB 2.0 ports and one 1394 port to the front of the PC. This arrangement, along with its included attractive interchangeable face plates, gives the NXP-101 a unique product advantage: it is the only product to offer both USB 2.0 and 1394 connectivity to a fan bus device.
| Product Model Number | NXP-101 |
| Configuration Description (Type) | Multi-Function Fan Control Device |
| Mounting Configuration / Color | 5-¼ - Interchangeable Front Face Plates |
| Number Of Fans Controllable | 1 - CPU Fan Only |
| Temperature Monitoring Supported | Yes - 3 Sensors |
| Audible Overheating Alarm | Yes |
| Front Mounted Port Support | Yes - 2 USB 2.0 & 1 1394 |
| Special Features | LCD Monitoring Screen, audio alarm warning |
| Features & Design Score | 7 |
| Performance (Pass / Fail) | Pass |
| Value Score Based On Retail Price | 7 |
| Sample Provided By | http://www.vantecusa.com |
| Suggested Retail Price | $29 US |
The NXP-101 is one of Vantec's first offerings and it is beginning to show its product maturity when compared to some of its competitors' more aggressive offerings. Since many new PC cases now offer front mounted ports, some users may not consider the NXP-101; but there continues to be a large market that can still make use of the its features.
The NXP-101 was includes a variety of bezels to allow easy swap out for a variety of case colors. The NXP-101 is also the only fan bus device that we reviewed that included a transfer panel element; in this instance, it was a pair of USB 2.0 ports and a single 1394 port.