Using the SolVe Desktop application for VxRail Series
hardware tasks
Step-by-step hardware component tasks such as replacement and upgrade
procedures are available through the SolVe Desktop application.
Before you begin
You must have an online support account to use the SolVe Desktop application.
WARNING
The VxRail Series procedures in the SolVe Desktop application for replacing
hardware or any upgrade procedures must be performed only by EMC certified
service technicians.
CAUTION
To avoid data loss, ensure that you refer to the VxRail Series procedures in the
SolVe Desktop application before replacing hardware or performing any upgrade
procedures.
Procedure
1. Log in to the EMC Online Support site.
2. Click SolVe on the main page.
3. Click the download link for the SolVe Desktop application.
4. Save the executable file and then run it to install the SolVe Desktop.
System memory
The appliance supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) and load reduced DIMMs
(LRDIMMs). System memory holds the instructions that are executed by the
processor.
Note
MT/s indicates DIMM speed in MegaTransfers per second.
Memory bus operating frequency can be 2666 MT/s, 2400 MT/s, or 2133 MT/s
depending on the following factors:
l
DIMM type (RDIMM or LRDIMM)
l
Number of DIMMs populated per channel
l
System profile selected (for example, Performance Optimized, or Custom [can be
run at high speed or lower])
l
Maximum supported DIMM frequency of the processors
Your appliance contains 24 memory sockets split into two sets of 12 sockets, one set
per processor. Each 12-socket set is organized into six channels. In each channel, the
release tabs of the first socket are marked white, and the second socket black.
Replacing and adding hardware
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