Lockstep memory population guidelines, Population order, Installing a dimm – HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 Server Blade User Manual
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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.
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LRDIMMs are treated as dual-rank DIMMs.
Lockstep Memory population guidelines
For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:
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Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines (on page
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DIMM configuration on all channels of a processor must be identical.
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In multi-processor configurations, each processor must have a valid Lockstep Memory configuration.
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In multi-processor configurations, each processor may have a different valid Lockstep Memory
configuration.
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When high performance heatsinks are installed on the server blade, do not install DIMMs in channel 2
or channel 4.
Population order
For memory configurations with a single processor or multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots in the
following order:
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LRDIMM: Sequentially in alphabetical order (A through H)
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RDIMM: Sequentially in alphabetical order (A through H)
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UDIMM: A through D, sequentially in alphabetical order. Do not populate DIMM slots E through H.
After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure Advanced ECC, online spare, or lockstep memory support.
Installing a DIMM
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the hard drives, memory, and other system components, the air
baffle, drive blanks, and access panel must be installed when the server is powered up.
CAUTION:
To avoid damage to the hard drives, memory, and other system components, be sure
to install the correct DIMM baffles for your server model.
1.
Power down the server ("
" on page
2.
Remove the server blade (on page
3.
Remove the access panel (on page
4.
Remove all DIMM baffles ("
" on page
5.
Locate the DIMM tool ("
" on page
) and remove it from the DIMM baffle.
6.
Use the DIMM tool to open the DIMM slot.