Sun Microsystems Netra CP3060, User Manual

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-5
3. Optional - Physically install the Sun Netra CP3060 RTM into the chassis.
4. Physically install the Sun Netra CP3060 blade server into the chassis.
5. Connect the nodes to a local network. Alternatively, the blade server can be run as
a standalone system without a network connection.
6. Optional - Install an AMC module on the Sun Netra CP3060 blade server.
7. Install the operating system and patches, as necessary. See Section 3.1, “Operating
Systems and Patches” on page 3-1 .
2.4 Configuring the Blade Server Hardware
This section lists hardware installation and settings that might apply to your blade
server configuration. Read and perform the procedures, as necessary, before
installing the Sun Netra CP3060 blade server into the chassis.
2.4.1 Installation of DDR-2 DIMM Memory Modules
The Sun Netra CP3060 blade server supports a total of 8 DIMMs and a maximum
memory capacity of 16 Gbytes (using eight 2-Gbyte DIMMs).
FIGURE 2-1
shows the
location of the DIMMs. In addition to the on-board memory, the Sun Netra CP3060
blade server accommodates the following:
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Eight standard DDR-2 DIMMs, buffered, and registered
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1-Gbyte and 2-Gbyte DDR-2 modules supported
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DIMMs are installed as shown in
FIGURE 2-1
Note – You cannot mix 1-Gbyte and 2-Gbyte DIMMs.
The Sun Netra CP3060 blade server supports DDR-2 DIMM memory modules that
have the following characteristics:
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Each DIMM has a 72-bit-wide data bus (64+8 ECC) and up to 14 address bits.
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Maximum height of the DIMM module is 0.72 inches, Very Low Profile (VLP).
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Supports single-bank or dual-bank SDRAM DIMMs.
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Memory controller supports 128-bit data plus 9-bit error-correcting code (ECC).
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Maximum of 16 Gbytes.