IBM BladeCenter HX5 Installation And User Manual page 45
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Table 3. System memory configuration for performance (continued)
Installed
memory
1
2
3
18 DIMMs
X
X
X
20 DIMMs
X
X
X
22 DIMMs
X
X
X
24 DIMMs
X
X
X
The following table lists the memory configurations and installation order to
optimize the IBM MAX5 for power saving.
Table 4. System memory configuration for power saving (uses a maximum of 8 DIMMs)
Installed
memory
1
2
3
2 DIMMs
X
4 DIMMs
X
X
6 DIMMs
X
X
X
8 DIMMs
X
X
X
Table 5. System memory configuration for mirroring with power savings (uses a maximum of 16 DIMMs). This
configuration mirrors the DIMMs in DIMM Grouping A with the DIMMs in DIMM Grouping B.
Note: Mirroring is supported between DIMM pairs.
Installed
memory
1
2
3
4 DIMMs
X
8 DIMMs
X
X
12 DIMMs
X
X
X
16 DIMMs
X
X
X
DIMM installation procedure
To install a DIMM, complete the following steps:
1. Before you begin, read "Safety" on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
2. Read the documentation that comes with the DIMMs.
3. Locate the DIMM connectors (see "Blade server connectors - BladeCenter HX5"
4. If another memory module is already installed in the DIMM connector, remove
5. Touch the static-protective package that contains the DIMM to any unpainted
6. To install the DIMMs, repeat the following steps for each DIMM that you
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4
5
6
7
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
page 23.
on page 21). Determine the DIMM connector into which you will be installing
memory.
it (see "Removing a DIMM - BladeCenter HX5" on page 42).
metal surface on the BladeCenter unit or any unpainted metal surface on any
other grounded rack component in the rack in which you are installing the
DIMM for at least 2 seconds; then, remove the DIMM from its package.
install.
DIMM connector
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
DIMM connector
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
DIMM connector
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Chapter 3. Installing optional devices
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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