Installing Components in the DXi6900 Node
Quantum DXi6900 Installation Guide
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Item
Description
3
Expansion card riser 1
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Optional X520 network card (DXi6900 G1)
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Optional i350 network card (DXi6900 G1)
4
Expansion card riser 2
l
Optional X520 network card (DXi6900 G2)
l
Optional X540 network card (DXi6900 G2)
l
Optional 16 GB Fibre Channel card (DXi6900 G2)
5
Expansion card riser 3
l
Optional X520 network card (DXi6900 G2)
l
Optional X540 network card (DXi6900 G2)
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Optional 16 GB Fibre Channel card (DXi6900 G2)
Installing the Memory Modules
The Node has 24 memory sockets divided into 2 sets (A and B) of 12 slots each. Each set (A or B) is
dedicated to one CPU. The Node ships from the factory with 16 GB memory modules (DIMMs) pre-installed
in 8 memory sockets, for a total of 128 GB of memory.
For 119 TB and larger configurations, install the 8 provided 16 GB memory modules in the Node (see
). Memory modules must be installed in the correct sockets in order for the system to function
).
Note:
Memory socket numbers are displayed on the clear window on the cooling shroud.
Table 1:
DXi6900 Memory Configurations
DXi6900
Configuration
Total
System
Memory
Actions to Take
17–102 TB
1 RBOD
1–2 EBODs
128 GB
l
No action required. 8 memory modules are pre-installed in slots A1–A4 and
B1–B4 (white sockets).
119–510 TB
1 or 2 RBODs
3 or more EBODs
256 GB
l
Leave the pre-installed modules in slots A1–A4 and B1–B4 (white
sockets).
l
Install 8 memory modules in slots A5–A8 and B5–B8 (black sockets).