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When two processors are installed, balance the DIMMs across the two processors.
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White DIMM slots denote the first slot of a channel (Ch 1-A, Ch 2-B, Ch 3-C, Ch 4-D).
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Do not mix LRDIMMs or RDIMMs.
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When two processors are installed, install the DIMMs in sequential alphabetical order balanced
between the two processors: P1-A, P2-A, P1-B, P2-B, P1-C, P2-C, and so on.
For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool
on the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/go/ddr3memory-configurator
).
Advanced ECC population guidelines
For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
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Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
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DIMMs may be installed individually.
Online spare population
For Online Spare memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
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Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.
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Each channel must have a valid online spare configuration.
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Each channel can have a different valid online spare configuration.
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Each populated channel must have a spare rank:
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A single dual-rank DIMM is not a valid configuration.
o
LRDIMMs are treated as dual-rank DIMMs.
Installing a DIMM
The server supports up to 24 DIMMs. To install a DIMM:
1.
Power down the server (on page
23
).
2.
Remove all power:
a.
Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b.
Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3.
Extend the server from the rack (on page
23
).
4.
Remove the access panel (on page
25
).
5.
Remove the air baffle (on page
34
).
6.
Open the DIMM slot latches..
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