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Memory Upgrade for IBM eServer xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx)
IBM eServer xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx) memory upgrade specification, eServer xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM eServer xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx) upto a maximum of 4GB
PC133 ECC Reg. DIMM 168pin memory. Install memory in pairs., with maximum 1GB per slot in 4 Sockets (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The IBM eServer xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx) takes the PC133 ECC Reg. DIMM 168pin memory. Install memory in pairs. Memory Type.
| IBM eServer xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 4GB PC133 ECC Reg. DIMM 168pin memory. Install memory in pairs. |
4 Sockets (2 banks of 2) | |||
IBM eServer xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx) 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 xSeries 342 ( 8669-xxx) has 4 Sockets (2 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.
