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Table 4. System memory configuration for performance (continued)
Installed
memory
1
2
14 DIMMs
X
X
16 DIMMs
X
X
18 DIMMs
X
X
20 DIMMs
X
X
22 DIMMs
X
X
24 DIMMs
X
X
The following table lists the memory configurations and installation order to optimize the IBM MAX5 for
power saving.
Table 5. System memory configuration for power saving (uses a maximum of 8 DIMMs)
Installed
memory
1
2
2 DIMMs
X
4 DIMMs
X
6 DIMMs
X
X
8 DIMMs
X
X
Table 6. System memory configuration for mirroring with power savings (uses a maximum of 16 DIMMs)
This configuration mirrors the DIMMs in DIMM Grouping A with the DIMMs in DIMM Grouping B.
Note: Mirroring is supported between DIMM pairs.
Installed
memory
1
2
4 DIMMs
X
8 DIMMs
X
12 DIMMs
X
X
16 DIMMs
X
X
DIMM installation procedure
To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:
Step 1.
Before you begin, read "Safety" on page iii and "Installation guidelines" on page 23.
Step 2.
Read the documentation that comes with the DIMMs.
Step 3.
Locate the DIMM connectors (see "Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5" on page 20).
Determine the DIMM connector into which you will be installing memory.
Step 4.
If another memory module is already installed in the DIMM connector, remove it (see "Removing a
DIMM - BladeCenter HX5" on page 43).
Step 5.
Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted metal surface on the
BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any other grounded rack component in the
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
DIMM connector
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
DIMM connector
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
DIMM connector
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chapter 3
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Installing optional devices
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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