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Memory Upgrade for IBM BladeCenter HS23E
IBM BladeCenter HS23E memory upgrade specification, BladeCenter HS23E maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM BladeCenter HS23E upto a maximum of 192 GB
PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM ECC Registered Only , with maximum per slot in 12 (six DIMMs per processor) memory slots. The IBM BladeCenter HS23E takes the PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM ECC Registered Only Memory Type.
| IBM BladeCenter HS23E Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2GB (Removable) | 192 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM ECC Registered Only |
12 sockets (six DIMMs per processor) | Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 | Up to 2 processors |
IBM BladeCenter HS23E 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 IBM BladeCenter HS23E has 12 (six DIMMs per processor) 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.
