Hpe 16Gb Nvdimm Option - HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 User Manual

HPE 16GB NVDIMM option

HPE NVDIMMs are flash-backed NVDIMMs used as fast storage and are designed to eliminate smaller
storage bottlenecks. The HPE 16GB NVDIMM for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers is ideal for smaller
database storage bottlenecks, write caching tiers, and any workload constrained by storage bottlenecks.
The HPE 16GB NVDIMM is supported on select HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers with first generation Intel
Xeon Scalable processors. The server blade can support up to 12 NVDIMMs in 2 socket servers (up to
192GB) and up to 24 NVDIMMs in 4 socket servers (up to 384GB). The HPE Smart Storage Battery
provides backup power to the memory slots allowing data to be moved from the DRAM portion of the
NVDIMM to the Flash portion for persistence during a power down event.
For more information on HPE NVDIMMs, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://
www.hpe.com/info/persistentmemory).
NVDIMM-processor compatibility
HPE 16GB NVDIMMs are only supported in servers with first generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors
installed.
Server requirements for NVDIMM support
Before installing an HPE 16GB NVDIMM in a server blade, make sure that the following components and
software are available:
• A supported HPE server using Intel Xeon Scalable Processors: For more information, see the
NVDIMM QuickSpecs on the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
• An HPE Smart Storage Battery
• A minimum of one regular DIMM: The system cannot have only NVDIMM-Ns installed.
• A supported operating system with persistent memory/NVDIMM drivers. For the latest software
information, see the Hewlett Packard Enterprise website (http://persistentmemory.hpe.com).
• For minimum firmware versions, see the HPE 16GB NVDIMM User Guide on the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/nvdimm-docs).
To determine NVDIMM support for your server blade, see the server blade QuickSpecs on the Hewlett
Packard Enterprise website (http://www.hpe.com/info/qs).
Installing an NVDIMM
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the hard drives, memory, and other system components, the air
baffle, drive blanks, and access panel must be installed when the server is powered up.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the hard drives, memory, and other system components, be sure to
install the correct DIMM baffles for your server model.
CAUTION: DIMMs are keyed for proper alignment. Align notches in the DIMM with the
corresponding notches in the DIMM slot before inserting the DIMM. Do not force the DIMM into the
slot. When installed properly, not all DIMMs will face in the same direction.
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic components. Be sure you are properly
grounded before beginning this procedure.
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