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Memory Upgrade for IBM System x3950 (Type 8878)
IBM System x3950 (Type 8878) memory upgrade specification, System x3950 (Type 8878) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM System x3950 (Type 8878) upto a maximum of 64 GB
PC2-5300 DDR2 Reg. ECC DIMMs. Memory needs to be installed in pairs. , with maximum 16GB per slot in 4 Slots memory slots. The IBM System x3950 (Type 8878) takes the PC2-5300 DDR2 Reg. ECC DIMMs. Memory needs to be installed in pairs. Memory Type.
| IBM System x3950 (Type 8878) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 64 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 Reg. ECC DIMMs. Memory needs to be installed in pairs. |
4 Slots | Intel Xeon 7140N (3.33 GHz) | IBM XA-64e Chipset | |
IBM System x3950 (Type 8878) 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 System x3950 (Type 8878) has 4 Slots 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.
