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Memory Upgrade for IBM eServer xSeries x346 (8840)
IBM eServer xSeries x346 (8840) memory upgrade specification, eServer xSeries x346 (8840) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM eServer xSeries x346 (8840) upto a maximum of 16GB
PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC Registered SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory, with maximum 2GB per slot in 8 Sockets (4 banks of 2) memory slots. The IBM eServer xSeries x346 (8840) takes the PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC Registered SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory Memory Type.
| IBM eServer xSeries x346 (8840) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB (Removable ) | 16GB PC2-3200 DDR2 ECC Registered SDRAM DIMM 240pin memory |
8 Sockets (4 banks of 2) | ||
IBM eServer xSeries x346 (8840) 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 x346 (8840) 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.
