SIMM Upgrades
ESX-1320/ESX-1380 Installation Guide
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3.5
SIMM UPGRADES
The ESX allows memory upgrades for Shared DRAM, Local DRAM, and
FLASH EEPROM. This section explains how to locate and add/replace a
Single In-line Memory Module (SIMM) for any of these memory types.
Cabletron Systems currently offers an 8 MB upgrade for Local and
Shared DRAM (Part Number 8MB-SCM-UGK-60).
3.5.1
Locating SIMMs
Each memory type has a specific SIMM slot location on the ESX
motherboard. When installing SIMM boards, make sure that you place
them in their proper slots. Figure 3-4 shows the location of the ESX
SIMM slots.
3.5.2
Installing SIMMs
The ESX has two SIMM slot types. FLASH SIMMs use an angle-down
slot (where the SIMM rotates down to a horizontal locked position).
SDRAM and LDRAM SIMMs use an angle-up slot (where the SIMM
rotates up to a vertical locked position).
Installing a SIMM in either slot is a simple two-step process. After finding
the proper SIMM slot location (Figure 3-4), refer to the proper illustration
and procedures for each SIMM slot type.
