C.2.3
Memory Board
Each memory board provides a memory access controller (MAC) and eight DIMM
slots. To remove or install memory boards, you must power the server off.
lists the memory board features.
TABLE C-3
Maximum Number of memory boards
Maximum Number of DIMMs
Location
Active replacement capability
Hot replacement capability
Cold replacement capability
Four or Eight DIMMs are located in each memory board. To install DIMMs, you must
remove the memory board and open the memory board's case. The servers use
double data rate (DDR)-II type memory with the following features:
ECC error protection
■
Recovery from memory chip failures
■
Mirror configuration
■
Refer to
procedures.
Memory Board Features
Section 11.1, "Memory Board Replacement" on page 11-1
M4000 Server
M5000 Server
4
8
32 (8 DIMMs per
64 (8 DIMMs per
memory board)
memory board)
Top of server
Top of server
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Appendix C
TABLE C-3
for replacement
FRU List
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