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Memory Upgrade for HP Z420 Workstation
HP Z420 Workstation memory upgrade specification, Z420 Workstation maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on HP Z420 Workstation upto a maximum of 64GB
DDR3 PC3-10600, PC3-12800 / 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz Unbuffered ECC DIMM, with maximum 8GB per slot in 8 Sockets memory slots. The HP Z420 Workstation takes the DDR3 PC3-10600, PC3-12800 / 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz Unbuffered ECC DIMM Memory Type.
| HP Z420 Workstation Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2GB (Removable) | 64GB DDR3 PC3-10600, PC3-12800 / 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz Unbuffered ECC DIMM |
8 Sockets | Chipset Intel C602 | |
HP Z420 Workstation 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 Z420 Workstation has 8 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.
