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Memory Upgrade for IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node memory upgrade specification, Flex System x240 Compute Node maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node upto a maximum of 768GB
PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM ECC/ECC Registered (LP)/LR 240pin DIMM , with maximum per slot in 24 Sockets (12 Sockets per processor with 4 Banks of 3) memory slots. The IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node takes the PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM ECC/ECC Registered (LP)/LR 240pin DIMM Memory Type.
| IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2GB (Removable) | 768GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM ECC/ECC Registered (LP)/LR 240pin DIMM |
24 Sockets (12 Sockets per processor with 4 Banks of 3) | 2/2, Intel Xeon E5-2600 Series Processor | |
IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node 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 Flex System x240 Compute Node has 24 Sockets (12 Sockets per processor with 4 Banks of 3) 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.
