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Memory Upgrade for HP Compaq StorageWorks X1600

HP Compaq StorageWorks X1600 memory upgrade specification, Compaq StorageWorks X1600 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on HP Compaq StorageWorks X1600 upto a maximum of 32GB
PC3- 8500/10600 DDR3 Registered ECC DIMM 240-Pin memory, with maximum per slot in 12 Sockets memory slots. The HP Compaq StorageWorks X1600 takes the PC3- 8500/10600 DDR3 Registered ECC DIMM 240-Pin memory Memory Type.

HP Compaq StorageWorks X1600 Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
4GB(Removable) 32GB
PC3- 8500/10600 DDR3 Registered ECC DIMM 240-Pin memory
12 Sockets Intel Xeon Processor E5,503 Although it is physically possible to install more memory, the system supports up to 32GB maximum due to O/S License
 

HP Compaq StorageWorks X1600 Memory Upgrade options.

What are memory sockets or slots and how are these divided into bank?

 

Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The HP Compaq StorageWorks X1600 has 12 Sockets memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :

2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.

3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.

4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.

8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.

12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.