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Memory Upgrade for HP ProLiant BL685c G5
HP ProLiant BL685c G5 memory upgrade specification, ProLiant BL685c G5 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on HP ProLiant BL685c G5 upto a maximum of 128 GB (PC2-5300 667 MHz Reg- ECC) or 64 GB (PC2-6400 800 MHz Reg- ECC)
PC2-5300 DDR2 Registered ECC DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs., with maximum per slot in 16 Sockets memory slots. The HP ProLiant BL685c G5 takes the PC2-5300 DDR2 Registered ECC DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs. Memory Type.
| HP ProLiant BL685c G5 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 8GB(Removable) | 128 GB (PC2-5300 667 MHz Reg- ECC) or 64 GB (PC2-6400 800 MHz Reg- ECC) PC2-5300 DDR2 Registered ECC DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs. |
16 Sockets | 2 x AMD Opteron 8356 Quad Core 2.3GHz with AMD64/HyperTransport Technology/AMD Virtualization/AMD PowerNow! Technology | |
HP ProLiant BL685c G5 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 ProLiant BL685c G5 has 16 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.
