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MBI-6218G-T41X MicroBlade Module User’s Manual
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3-4 Memory Installation
The mainboard of each blade unit must be populated with DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory
Modules) to provide system memory.
The DIMMs should all be of the same size and
speed and from the same Super Micro authorized manufacturer due to
compatibility issues.
See details below on supported memory and our web site ( http://
www.supermicro.com/products/microblade/ for recommended memory.
Populating Memory Slots
The mainboard of a MBI-6218G-T41X blade module has two nodes, each with four (4)
memory slots for a total of eight (8). For optimized memory bandwidth it is strongly
recommended that
ALL memory slots in this MicroBlade module be populated by
DIMMs. DIMM layout is shown below in Figure 3-3 .
Note: Though multiple DIMM memory module types and speeds may be supported, you
need to use DIMM memory modules of the same speed and type.
Note: For an optimized for memory bandwidth, it is recommended that you populate the
memory modules in sets of four (4) DIMMs.
DIMM Installation
Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any
possible damage.
Installing DIMM Memory Modules
1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a MicroBlade Module Unit" on
page 3-1 ).
2. Remove the blade from the enclosure.
Figure 3-3. 4-slot DIMM Numbering
P1 DIMMA
P1 DIMMB
P1 DIMMD
P1 DIMMC
P2 DIMMA
P2 DIMMB
P2 DIMMD
P2 DIMMC