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Memory Upgrade for IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840-xxx
IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840-xxx memory upgrade specification, eServer xSeries 346 8840-xxx maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840-xxx upto a maximum of 16.0 GB
PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Chipkill., with maximum 2GB per slot in 8 (4 banks of 2) memory slots. The IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840-xxx takes the PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Chipkill. Memory Type.
| IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840-xxx Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 512 MB (removable) | 16.0 GB PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Chipkill. |
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) | Intel Xeon | 800MHz FSB, Intel E7520 Chipset |
IBM eServer xSeries 346 8840-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 346 8840-xxx has 8 (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.
