DIMM Population Guidelines
5. DIMM Population Guidelines for Optimal Performance
For optimal memory performance, follow the instructions listed in the tables below when
populating memory modules.
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Key Parameters for DIMM Configuration
Key Parameters for DIMM Configurations
Parameters
Possible Values
Number of Channels
8
Number of DIMMs per Channel
1DPC (1 DIMM Per Channel) or 2DPC (2 DIMMs Per Channel)
DIMM Type
RDIMM (w/ECC), 3DS RDIMM, LRDIMM, 3DS LRDIMM
DIMM Construction
non-3DS RDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (2Rx4), C (1Rx4), D (1Rx8), E (2Rx8)
3DS RDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (4Rx4)
non-3DS LRDIMM Raw Cards: D/E (4Rx4)
3DS LRDIMM Raw Cards: A/B (8Rx4)
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