•
If pairs of memory modules of different sizes are installed, the larger
capacity memory modules must be installed in the lower numbered slots.
•
Memory sparing is supported if eight or 16 memory modules are installed.
(Memory mirroring is not supported.)
Table 3-1 shows examples of supported memory configurations.
NOTICE:
Memory module blanks must be installed in unoccupied memory sockets
to maintain proper cooling airflow.
Table 3-1. Examples of PowerEdge M905 Memory Configurations
Total
Memory Modules -
System
Number and Size
Memory
8 GB
Eight 1 GB
16 GB
Sixteen 1 GB
16 GB
Eight 2 GB
32 GB
Eight 4 GB
32 GB
Sixteen 2 GB
48 GB
Twenty-four 2 GB
64 GB*
Eight 8 GB
64 GB*
Sixteen 4 GB
96 GB
Twenty-four 4 GB
128 GB
Sixteen 8 GB
192 GB
Twenty-four 8 GB
*If 64 GB of memory is installed, the system will only recognize 63.75 GB during POST.
Memory Module Locations
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3,
C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3,
C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2,
D3, D4
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3,
C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2,
D3, D4
A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3,
C4, D1, D2, D3, D4
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, B1, B2, B3,
B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, C1, C2, C3, C4, D1, D2,
D3, D4
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