Memory Options - Lenovo System x3250 M5 Product Manual

Memory options

Lenovo DDR3 memory is compatibility tested and tuned for optimal System x® performance and
throughput. Lenovo memory specifications are integrated into the light path diagnostics panel for
immediate system performance feedback and optimum system uptime. From a service and support
standpoint, Lenovo memory automatically assumes the system warranty, and Lenovo provides service
and support worldwide.
The x3250 M5 server has four DIMM slots, and only DDR3 ECC UDIMMs are supported. The processor
has two memory channels, and there are two DIMMs per channel.
The following rules apply when selecting the memory configuration:
If more than one DIMM is planned to be installed, DIMMs must be installed in a pair, and both DIMMs
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in a pair must be identical in type and size.
Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v3 product family supports up to 1600 MHz memory speeds for one
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DIMM per channel and two DIMMs per channel configurations provided that the processors support
this memory speed.
The x3250 M5 server supports ECC memory protection.
The following table lists the memory options that are available for the x3250 M5 server.
Table 5. Memory options
Part Feature
number code
UDIMMs
00D5012 A3QB
00D5016 A3QC
System x3250 M5
Description
4GB (1x4GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC
DDR3 1600MHz LP UDIMM
8GB (1x8GB, 2Rx8, 1.35V) PC3L-12800 CL11 ECC
DDR3 1600MHz LP UDIMM
Maximum Standard models
supported where used
4 A2x, A3x, B2x, C2x,
C3x, C5x
4 C4x, F2x, F3x, F5x,
G2x, G3x
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