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Memory Upgrade for Dell PowerEdge XL
Dell PowerEdge XL memory upgrade specification, PowerEdge XL maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell PowerEdge XL upto a maximum of 768 MB
KITS MUST BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED IN PAIRS., with maximum per slot in 12 (3 banks of 4) memory slots. The Dell PowerEdge XL takes the KITS MUST BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED IN PAIRS. Memory Type.
| Dell PowerEdge XL Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 32 MB (removable) | 768 MB KITS MUST BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED IN PAIRS. |
12 sockets (3 banks of 4) | 133MHz Intel Pentium | 533/800MHz FSB, Intel E7230 Chipset. |
Dell PowerEdge XL 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 Dell PowerEdge XL has 12 (3 banks of 4) 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.
