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Memory Upgrade for IBM Lenovo Think Server RD530
IBM Lenovo Think Server RD530 memory upgrade specification, Lenovo Think Server RD530 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM Lenovo Think Server RD530 upto a maximum of 320GB
PC3-10600 DDR3 REG ECC DIMM 240-Pin memory, with maximum per slot in 20 Sockets with 2 CPUS (CPU 1 with 12 Sockets and CPU 2 with 8 Sockets) memory slots. The IBM Lenovo Think Server RD530 takes the PC3-10600 DDR3 REG ECC DIMM 240-Pin memory Memory Type.
| IBM Lenovo Think Server RD530 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 4GB(Removable) | 320GB PC3-10600 DDR3 REG ECC DIMM 240-Pin memory |
20 Sockets with 2 CPUS (CPU 1 with 12 Sockets and CPU 2 with 8 Sockets) | Intel Xeon E5-2600 series | |
IBM Lenovo Think Server RD530 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 Lenovo Think Server RD530 has 20 Sockets with 2 CPUS (CPU 1 with 12 Sockets and CPU 2 with 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.
