Installing System Memory
The rx2660 server has eight system memory (DIMM) slots located on the system board.
CAUTION:
Observe all ESD safety precautions before attempting this procedure. Failure to
follow ESD safety precautions can result in damage to the server.
Memory Installation Conventions
Before installing memory, read and understand the following memory installation conventions:
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Supported DIMM sizes and memory configurations
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DIMM load order
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DIMM slot IDs
Supported DIMM Sizes
System DIMMs seat onto the memory boards. The minimum server configuration requires at
least one memory pair (group of two DIMMs).
The supported DIMM sizes for the server are as follows:
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512 MB
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1 GB
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2 GB
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4 GB
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8 GB
Memory Pairs
When installing memory, use a minimum of one pair of like-sized DIMMs. You can install
additional DIMMs later. Install DIMMs into the appropriate slots on the system board; each slot
has a unique ID.
Figure 3-8 (page 51)
shows the DIMM slot IDs.
Figure 3-8 Memory Location and Slot IDs
CAUTION:
Failure to observe the following cautions results in system degradation or failure:
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Do not mix DIMM sizes or types within a pair.
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Load DIMM pairs in order of size from largest to smallest. For example, if you have a pair
of 4 GB DIMMs and a pair of 1 GB DIMMs, install the pair of 4 GB DIMMs first.
Table 3-2
lists the memory load order.
Installing Additional Components
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