topic Re: DL320 G6 RAM configuration in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

DL320 G6 RAM configuration

Joe Duehmig — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:45:11 GMT

I have a new DL320 G6 server that came with a single CPU and two 4Gb RAM modules. The RAM is installed in slots 3 and 6. I want to upgrade to at least another 8Gb or 16Gb of RAM but I'm not sure how to populate the slots. I thought each CPU would only see memory in its channel, which would mean the single CPU installed would only see slots 1-3. The server (Windows 2008 R2) does register the full 8Gb. So I'm confused as to what slots are available and how I should go about increasing the RAM. Any advise is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Joe

Re: DL320 G6 RAM configuration

Murali_V — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:33:59 GMT

Hello Joe,

Refer the Hp ProLiant DL360 G6 server QuickSpec document for memory configuration guidelines and slot/capacity/populated speed table:

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13344_div/13344_div.html#Memory

Also, refer Core options for memory option part numbers.

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/13344_div/13344_div.html#Core Options

Hope the information in usefull.

Thanks and Regards,

Murali Mohan

Re: DL320 G6 RAM configuration

Murali_V — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:40:11 GMT

Also, refer the Memory Limits for Windows Releases (Windows):

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx

Physical Memory Limits: Windows Server 2008 R2:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_server_2008_r2

Re: DL320 G6 RAM configuration

Joe Duehmig — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:12:34 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I did review those documents before posting. My confusion relates to how many slots are available in a one CPU system. The specs state "There are three (3) channels per processor, per server". Does this mean I can only use slots 1, 4, and 7, or can I make use of all 9 slots with the single CPU? Sorry if my question is basic. I've ordered way too many incorrect memory modules in the past and want to make sure I get this correct.

Thanks,

Joe

Re: DL320 G6 RAM configuration

Matti_Kurkela — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:14:20 GMT

> The specs state "There are three (3) channels per processor, per server".

The very next sentence in the Quickspecs describes the channels: "There are three (3) DIMM slots for each memory channel; nine (9) total slots."

1 processor * 3 channels per processor * 3 slots per channel = 9 usable slots. This matches the total number of slots, so all the slots must be usable.

Since a DL320 G6 has only one CPU socket, it would not make sense to have DIMM slots that are unusable with only one CPU.

Re: DL320 G6 RAM configuration

Joe Duehmig — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:55:48 GMT

That's the clarification I was looking for. I just didn't trust my interpretation. Thanks for the response.

Joe