Memory Module Installation Guidelines; Performing A Memory Upgrade; Memory Modules - Dell PowerVault 715N Service Manual

Memory Modules

The two memory module sockets on the system board can accommodate from 256 MB to 1 GB of registered SDRAM.
Memory modules installed in the sockets must be PC-133 compliant.
CAUTION: Read the safety instructions in your System Information document.
System Memory Upgrade Kits
You can upgrade the system memory by installing combinations of 256- or 512-MB registered memory modules. If you
receive an error message stating that the maximum memory has been exceeded, see
Indicators." You can purchase memory upgrade kits as needed.
NOTE: The memory modules must be PC-133 compliant.

Memory Module Installation Guidelines

NOTE:
Parts of this procedure require you to use the console redirection function on the serial port. See your
System Administrator's Guide for information about connecting to the system through console redirection.
Table 1 illustrates two sample memory configurations based on these guidelines.
Table 1. Sample DIMM Configurations
Desired
Memory
256 MB
512 MB

Performing a Memory Upgrade

CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, you must turn off the system and disconnect it from its
power source. For more information, see the safety instructions in your System Information document.
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System
Information document.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Locate the memory module sockets in which you want to install or replace memory module pairs.
Figure 13 shows the location of the memory module sockets.
Figure 13. Memory Module Socket Locations
DIMM1 DIMM2
256 MB Open
512 MB Open
1 Extractor lever
2 DIMM2
3 DIMM1
"Codes, Error Messages, and