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Memory Upgrade for IBM eServer 326m
IBM eServer 326m memory upgrade specification, eServer 326m maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM eServer 326m upto a maximum of 16GB
PC3200 DDR 400MHz ECC REG DIMM memory.
The System can support upto 16GB with dual processors & 8GB with single processor.
Single processor systems can use only four of the memory sockets (2 banks of 2),
dual processor systems can use all eight memory sockets (4 banks of 2). , with maximum 2GB per slot in 8 Sockets (4 banks of 2) memory slots. The IBM eServer 326m takes the PC3200 DDR 400MHz ECC REG DIMM memory.
The System can support upto 16GB with dual processors & 8GB with single processor.
Single processor systems can use only four of the memory sockets (2 banks of 2),
dual processor systems can use all eight memory sockets (4 banks of 2). Memory Type.
| IBM eServer 326m Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB (Removable) | 16GB PC3200 DDR 400MHz ECC REG DIMM memory. The System can support upto 16GB with dual processors & 8GB with single processor. Single processor systems can use only four of the memory sockets (2 banks of 2), dual processor systems can use all eight memory sockets (4 banks of 2). |
8 Sockets (4 banks of 2) | Chipset: AMD 8000 Series Chipset | |
IBM eServer 326m 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 eServer 326m has 8 Sockets (4 banks of 2) 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.
