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Memory Upgrade for Dell PowerVault NX3000
Dell PowerVault NX3000 memory upgrade specification, PowerVault NX3000 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell PowerVault NX3000 upto a maximum of 24GB (ECC) and 144GB ( ECC Registered)
PC3-8500/10600 DDR3 SDRAM ECC/ECC Registered 240pin DIMM , with maximum per slot in 18 Sockets memory slots. The Dell PowerVault NX3000 takes the PC3-8500/10600 DDR3 SDRAM ECC/ECC Registered 240pin DIMM Memory Type.
| Dell PowerVault NX3000 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 6GB (Removable) | 24GB (ECC) and 144GB ( ECC Registered) PC3-8500/10600 DDR3 SDRAM ECC/ECC Registered 240pin DIMM |
18 Sockets | Chipset: Intel X58 | |
Dell PowerVault NX3000 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 PowerVault NX3000 has 18 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.
