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Note: For an optimized memory bandwidth, it is recommended that you populate the
memory modules in sets of four (4) DIMMs for the CPU's.
DIMM Installation
Caution: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any
possible damage.
Installing DIMM Memory Modules
1. Power down the blade module (see
2. Remove the blade from the enclosure and the cover from the blade (see
"Removing/Replacing the Blade Cover" on page
3. Remove the air shroud that covers the DIMM slots.
4. Insert each DIMM vertically into its slot, starting with slots A1 and A2. Pay attention
to the notch along the bottom of the module to prevent inserting the DIMM
incorrectly (see
To Install: Insert module vertically
and press down until it snaps into
place. Pay attention to the bottom
notch.
To Remove: Use your thumbs to
gently push each release tab
outward to free the DIMM from the
slot.
Note: The notch should align with
the receptive key point on the slot.
5. Gently press down on the DIMM until it snaps into place in the slot. Repeat for all
modules (see
6. Replace the air shroud and the blade cover and install the blade module back into
the enclosure.
7. Power up the blade unit (see
Figure
3-14).
Figure 3-14. Installing a DIMM into a Memory Slot
Table 3-1
for installing DIMMs into the slots in the correct order).
"Powering Up a Blade Unit" on page
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation
"Powering Down a Blade Unit" on page
3-2).
Side View
Release Tabs
Top View
3-11
Notch
3-1).
3-1).
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