topic BL460C Memory in BladeSystem - General

BL460C Memory

sdb_2 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:32:42 GMT

Hi,

I like to know what the differences are between this sorts of memory:
- PC2-5300 2Rx8 2GB
- PC2-5300 1Rx8 2GB
- PC2-5300 2Rx4 4GB

What does this "2Rx8", "1Rx8" and "2Rx4" mean? Can I mix them in one server?

Thanks

Re: BL460C Memory

WFHC-WI — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:37:13 GMT

hi sdb,

The "1R" or "2R" refers to the rank of the DIMM. Single-rank or dual-rank.

The "x4" or "x8" refers to the number of bits each chip on the DIMM provides.

This guide might explain it better, starting on page 8:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00256987/c00256987.pdf

You can use more than one type within a server, but they should always be installed in pairs of identical DIMMs.

good luck, points are appreciated if the answers help

Re: BL460C Memory

sdb_2 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:52:06 GMT

Thanks,

So, this pairs of 2 identical, does it matter in which banks they are? Must they be next to each other for example?

Re: BL460C Memory

marcus1234 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:26:53 GMT

sdb take a look at this
just click the memory tab makes it all clear

http://vb.net/products/HP/12518_div.html

points appreciated :)

Re: BL460C Memory

marcus1234 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:28:20 GMT

if you have feks a bl460c g6 then look at the quick specs for that server

Re: BL460C Memory

marcus1234 — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:29:37 GMT

hmm just found a guide for the g6 servers

Re: BL460C Memory

sdb_2 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:32:19 GMT

Thanks this was really helpfull.