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Memory options, Memory subsystem architecture, Single-rank and dual-rank dimms – HP ProLiant SL4545 G7 Server User Manual

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15.

Install the access panel (on page

23

).

16.

Install the node into the chassis ("

Installing a node into the chassis

" on page

27

).

17.

Power up the node ("

Powering up the system

" on page

21

).

Memory options

The node supports single- and dual-rank PC3L-10600 (DDR-1333) RDIMMs operating at up to 1333 MT/s.
Speed, voltage, and capacity

DIMM type

DIMM rank

DIMM capacity

Native speed (MT/s)

Voltage

RDIMM

Single-rank

4 GB

1333

LV

RDIMM

Dual-rank

8 GB

1333

LV

RDIMM

Dual-rank

16 GB

1333

LV

Memory subsystem architecture

The memory subsystem in this node is divided into channels. Each processor supports three channels, and

each channel supports two DIMM slots, as shown in the following table.
DIMM slots in this server are identified by number and by letter. Letters identify the population order. Slot
numbers indicate the DIMM slot ID for spare replacement.

Channel

Slot designation

Slot number

1

A
D

1
2

2

B

E

3

4

3

C
F

5
6

This multichannel architecture provides enhanced performance in advanced ECC mode. For the location of

the slot numbers, see "DIMM slots (on page

8

)."

Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs

DIMM configuration requirements are based on these classifications:

Single-rank DIMM—One set of memory chips that is accessed while writing to or reading from the
memory.

Dual-rank DIMM—Two single-rank DIMMs on the same module, with only one rank accessible at a time.

The server memory control subsystem selects the proper rank within the DIMM when writing to or reading

from the DIMM.
Dual-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity with the existing memory technology. For example, if current

DRAM technology supports 2-GB single-rank DIMMs, a dual-rank DIMM would be 4 GB.