Memory; Memory Replacement Guidelines; Parts Of The Memory Board - HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Maintenance And Service Manual

Memory

This section provides the following information about the memory components and
procedures in the ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 server:
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Memory replacement guidelines

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Memory board slot locations
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Parts of the memory board

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Memory board LEDs and icons
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DIMM installation requirements
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Removing a memory board
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Removing a DIMM
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Installing a DIMM
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Installing a memory board
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Configuring the memory
Memory Replacement Guidelines
DIMM and memory board installation, removal, and replacement procedures can be either
hot-plug or non-hot-plug procedures, depending on how the server is configured.
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You cannot perform hot-plug procedures when the system is configured for:
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— Single-board mirrored memory
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You can only perform a hot-plug replacement procedure:
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For more information about requirements and procedures for using Hot-Add functionality,
refer to the HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 and HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server
Hot-Add Memory booklet on the Documentation CD or the Compaq Reference Library on
www.hp.com
The replacement procedures in this section apply to both hot-plug and non-hot-plug memory
replacement, except as noted.
HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 2 Server Maintenance and Service Guide
Advanced ECC memory
Online spare memory
When the server is configured for hot-plug mirrored memory, enabling you to replace
failed or degraded DIMMs without powering down the server
When the server is configured for Hot-Add functionality, enabling you to upgrade the
amount of memory without powering down the server
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CAUTION: Be sure to power down the server when performing these procedures in a server
that is not configured for hot-plug mirrored memory or Hot-Add functionality.
Removal and Replacement Procedures
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