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Memory Upgrade for IBM eServer xSeries 366 8863

IBM eServer xSeries 366 8863 memory upgrade specification, eServer xSeries 366 8863 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on IBM eServer xSeries 366 8863 upto a maximum of 64.0 GB
PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Chipkill., with maximum 4GB per slot in 16 (8 banks of 2) memory slots. The IBM eServer xSeries 366 8863 takes the PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Chipkill. Memory Type.

IBM eServer xSeries 366 8863 Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
2.0 GB = 1.0 GB (removable) + 1.0 GB (removable) 64.0 GB
PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Chipkill.
16 sockets (8 banks of 2) Intel Xeon MP Up to 3.66GHz 667MHz FSB, IBM XA-64e 3rd Generation Chipset, 3U Rack Form Factor
 

IBM eServer xSeries 366 8863 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 366 8863 has 16 (8 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.