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HP ProLiant DL380 G6 Server - Configuring Memory DDR3 memory population guidelines DIMM slot and configuration diagrams Standard memory replaced with optional memory (1 CPU model) Standard memory replaced with optional memory (2 CPU model) Memory options DDR3 memory population guidelines.

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Memory options

NOTE: Memory configurations listed do not apply to 'Factory Integrated Models'.

For detailed memory configuration rules and guidelines, please use the Online DDR3 Memory Configuration Tool:

Click here to access the 'HPE Server Memory Configurator'.

Some Dual In-line Memory Module (DIMM) installation guidelines are summarized below:

  • For servers with eighteen (18) memory slots:

    • There are three (3) channels per processor; six (6) channels per server

    • There are three (3) DIMM slots for each memory channel; eighteen (18) total slots

    • Memory channel 1 consists of the three (3) DIMMs that are closest to the processor

    • Memory channel 3 consists of the three (3) DIMMs that are furthest from the processor

  • DIMM slots that are white should be populated first

  • Do not mix Unbuffered memory (UDIMMs) with Registered memory (RDIMMs)

  • Do not install DIMMs if the corresponding processor is not installed

  • If only one processor is installed in a 2 CPU system, only half of the DIMM slots are available

  • To maximize performance, balance the total memory capacity between all installed processors

  • It is not required, but it is recommended to load the channels similarly if possible

  • User can only have up to eight (8) ranks installed per channel

  • When using quad-rank DIMMs, only 2 DIMMs can be installed per channel. The combinations are as follows: 2 quad-rank DIMMs,1 quad-rank DIMM + 1 dual-rank DIMM or 1 quad-rank DIMM + 1 single-rank DIMM

  • User can only install two quad-rank DIMMs per channel

  • User can only install two UDIMMs per channel; if available, the third slot in the channel must remain empty

  • Populate DIMMs from heaviest load (quad-rank) to lightest load (single-rank) within a channel

  • Heaviest load (DIMM with most ranks) within a channel goes furthest from the chipset

  • For memory mirroring mode, channel 3 must be unpopulated. Channels 1 and 2 are populated identically

  • For lock-step mode, channel 3 must be unpopulated. DIMMs in channels 1 and 2 will be installed in pairs. The paired slots will be1,4; 2,5; 3;6 on a 3DPC system or 1,4; 2,5; on a 2DPC system

  • Low Voltage DIMMs can only be used with Intel Xeon processor 5600 series processors

  • If mixing DIMM voltage is a requirement, please note that the DIMMs will run at 1.5 V since all 1.35 V are capable of supporting1.5 V operations

DIMM Type
Unbuffered with Error Correcting Code (ECC)DIMMs (UDIMMs)
SingleRank(1R)
Quad Rank (4R)
Dual Rank (2R)
4GB
4GB
8GB
4GB
32GB
2GB
DIMM Native Speed(MHz)
1333
1066
1333
1066
1333
1333
LV/Std
Std
LV/Std
Std
LV
Std
SLOTS THAT CAN BE POPULATED
18
18
18
12
12
12
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (GB)
36
144
288
192
12
48
1 DIMM Per Channel
1333
1066
1333
1066
1333
1333
1333*
1333
1333*
800
800
1333
3 DIMM Per Channel
800
800
800**
n/a
n/a
n/a

  • *2DPC: LV runs at 1066, Std voltage runs at 1333

  • **3DPC: LV/Std voltage runs at 800

NOTE:

  • Mixing DIMM speeds is allowed, but the system processor speed rules always override the DIMM capabilities

  • If user do mix DIMM speeds, the memory bus will default to the minimum clock rate of all DIMMs in the system - even if the slowerDIMM is on the other processor

  • If user install 1x 1066 MHz DIMM in channel 1 and 1x 1333 MHz DIMM in channel 2, user still run at 1066 MHz

  • If user install 1x 1066 MHz DIMM in channel 1 and 5x 1333 MHz DIMMs with 1 DIMM Per Channel (DPC) in each of the other channels,user run at 1066 MHz

  • If user install 3DPC in one channel (if applicable) and 1DPC in all other channels, user run at 800 MHz

  • References to the above MHz speeds are for the various speeds of DDR3 DIMMs; 1333 refers to DDR3-1333, etc.

DIMM slot and configuration diagrams

Basic memory slot & population diagram

  • Population order; start with 'A' first, 'B' second, 'C' third, etc.

CPU1
slot #
slot #
Channel 1
G
G
2
2
3
3
Channel 2
H
H
5
5
6
6
Channel 3
I
I
8
8
9
9

Standard memory configuration (1 CPU model)

  • 6GB, consisting of three (3) 2GB dual-rank PC3-10600 RDIMMs

CPU2
population order
population order
1
1
Channel 1
D; empty
D; empty
A; 2GB DIMM
A; empty
4
4
Channel 2
E; empty
E; empty
B; 2GB DIMM
B; empty
7
7
Channel 3
F; empty
F; empty
C; 2GB DIMM
C; empty

Standard memory plus optional memory (1 CPU model)

  • 54GB, consisting of three (3) 2GB RDIMMs plus six (6) 8GB RDIMMs

    • 3x 2GB dual-rank PC3-10600 RDIMMs

    • 6x 8GB dual-rank PC3-8500 RDIMMs

CPU2
population order
population order
1
1
Channel 1
D; 8GB DIMM
D; empty
A; 2GB DIMM
A; empty
4
4
Channel 2
E; 8GB DIMM
E; empty
B; 2GB DIMM
B; empty
7
7
Channel 3
F; 8GB DIMM
F; empty
C; 2GB DIMM
C; empty

Standard memory replaced with optional memory (1 CPU model)

RDIMM maximum configuration

  • 72GB, consisting of nine (9) 8GB dual-rank PC3-8500 RDIMMs

CPU2
population order
population order
1
1
Channel 1
D; 8GB DIMM
D; empty
A; 8GB DIMM
A; empty
4
4
Channel 2
E; 8GB DIMM
E; empty
B; 8GB DIMM
B; empty
7
7
Channel 3
F; 8GB DIMM
F; empty

UDIMM maximum configuration (1 CPU model)

  • 12GB, consisting of six (6) 2GB dual-rank PC3-10600 UDIMMs

CPU2
population order
population order
1
1
Channel 1
D; 2GB DIMM
D; empty
A; 2GB DIMM
A; empty
4
4
Channel 2
E; 2GB DIMM
E; empty
B; 2GB DIMM
B; empty
7
7
Channel 3
F; 2GB DIMM
F; empty
C; 2GB DIMM
C; empty

Standard memory replaced with optional memory (2 CPU model)

RDIMM maximum configuration

  • 384GB, consisting of twelve (12) 32GB quad-rank PC3L-8500 RDIMMs

CPU2
population order
population order
1
1
Channel 1
D; 32GB DIMM
D; 32GB DIMM
A; 32GB DIMM
A; 32GB DIMM
4
4
Channel 2
E; 32GB DIMM
E; 32GB DIMM
B; 32GB DIMM
B; 32GB DIMM
7
7
Channel 3
F; 32GB DIMM
F; 32GB DIMM
C; 32GB DIMM
C; 32GB DIMM

UDIMM maximum configuration (2 CPU model)

24GB, consisting of twelve (12) 2GB dual-rank PC3-10600 UDIMMs

CPU2
population order
population order
1
1
Channel 1
D; 2GB DIMM
D; 2GB DIMM
A; 2GB DIMM
A; 2GB DIMM
4
4
Channel 2
E; 2GB DIMM
E; 2GB DIMM
B; 2GB DIMM
B; 2GB DIMM
7
7
Channel 3
F; 2GB DIMM
F; 2GB DIMM
C; 2GB DIMM
C; 2GB DIMM
NOTE: Capacity references are rounded to the common Gigabyte values.

  • 1GB = 1024MB

  • 2GB = 2048MB

  • 4GB = 4096MB

  • 8GB = 8192MB

  • 16GB = 16384MB

  • 32GB = 32768MB

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Memory options

NOTE: This server does not support mixing RDIMMs and UDIMMs. Attempting to mixthese two types causes the server to halt during BIOS initialization.

The memory subsystem in this server can support RDIMMs or UDIMMs. Both types are referred to asDIMMs when the information applies to both types. When specified as RDIMM or UDIMM, theinformation applies to that type only. All memory installed in the server must be the same type.

The server supports the following DIMM speeds:

  • Single- and dual-rank PC3-10600 (DDR-1333) DIMMs operating at 1333 and 1066 MHz

  • Quad-rank PC3-8500 (DDR-1067) DIMMs operating at 1066 MHz

Depending on the processor model, the number of DIMMs installed, and whether UDIMMs or RDIMMsare installed, the memory clock speed may be reduced to 1066 or 800 MHz.

Following are memory options available from HPE:

Option Part #
HPE 2 GB 2Rx8 PC3-10600R-9 Kit
HPE 4 GB 2Rx4 PC3-10600R-9 Kit
HPE 4 GB 4Rx8 PC3-8500R-7 LP Kit
HPE 8 GB 2Rx4 PC3-8500R-7 Kit
HPE 8 GB 2Rx4 PC3-10600R-9 Kit
Unbuffered with ECC DIMMs (UDIMMs)
500668-B21
500670-B21
NOTE: All DDR3 memory option kits consist of one DIMM per kit. Click here to access the Online DDR3 Memory .

Memory subsystem architecture

The memory subsystem in this server is divided into channels. Each processor supports three channels,and each channel supports three DIMM slots, as shown in the following table.

This multi-channel architecture provides enhanced performance in Advanced ECC mode. This architecturealso enables the Mirrored Memory and Lockstep memory modes. This server supports both RegisteredPC3 DIMMSs (RDIMMs) and Unbuffered DIMMs (UDIMMs).

DIMM slots in this server are identified by number and by letter. Letters identify the slots to populate forspecific AMP modes. Slot numbers are reported by ROM messages during boot and for error reporting.

Single, dual, and quad-rank DIMMs

To understand and configure memory protection modes properly, an understanding of single-, dual-, andquad-rank DIMMs is helpful. Some DIMM configuration requirements are based on these classifications.

A single-rank DIMM has one set of memory chips that is accessed while writing to or reading from thememory. A dual-rank DIMM is similar to having two single-rank DIMMs on the same module, with onlyone rank accessible at a time. A quad-rank DIMM is, effectively, two dual-rank DIMMs on the samemodule. Only one rank is accessible at a time. The server memory control subsystem selects the properrank within the DIMM when writing to or reading from the DIMM.

Dual- and quad-rank DIMMs provide the greatest capacity with the existing memory technology. Forexample, if current DRAM technology supports 2 GB single-rank DIMMs, a dual-rank DIMM would be 4 GB, and a quad-rank DIMM would be 8 GB.

DIMM identification

NOTE: This server does not support mixing RDIMMs and UDIMMs. Attempting to mixthese two types causes the server to halt during BIOS initialization.

The memory subsystem may be populated with either RDIMMs or UDIMMs, but mixing the two types is notsupported. To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the followingillustration and table.

Description
1
—
Rank
2R = Dual-rank
3
x4 = 4-bit
4
10600 = 1333 MHz
5
R = RDIMM (registered)

Memory configurations

To optimize server blade availability, the server blade supports the following AMP modes:

  • Advanced ECC - Provides the greatest memory capacity for a given DIMM size, while providing upto 8-bit error correction, depending on the specific DIMM type. This mode is the default option forthis server.

  • Mirrored Memory - Provides maximum protection against failed DIMMs. Uncorrectable errors in onechannel are corrected by the mirror channel.

  • Lockstep - Provides enhanced protection while making all installed memory available to theoperating system. The server can continue to function if a single- or mulit-bit memory failurewithin a single DRAM device occurs.

Advanced Memory Protection options are configured in RBSU. If the requested AMP mode is notsupported by the installed DIMM configuration, the server boots in Advanced ECC mode.

RDIMM maximum memory configurations

The following table lists the maximum memory configuration possible with 8 GB RDIMMs.

Single Processor
Single-rank
144 GB
72 GB
Quad-rank
96 GB

UDIMM maximum memory configurations

The server blade supports a maximum of 12 GB with one processor and 24 GB with two processors using2 GB single- or dual-rank UDIMMs.

Advanced ECC memory configuration

Advanced ECC memory is the default memory protection mode for this server. Standard ECC cancorrect single-bit memory errors and detect multi-bit memory errors. When multi-bit errors are detectedusing Standard ECC, the error is signaled to the server and causes the server to halt.

Advanced ECC protects the server against some multi-bit memory errors. Advanced ECC cancorrect both single-bit memory errors and 4-bit memory errors if all failed bits are on the same DRAMdevice on the DIMM.

Advanced ECC provides additional protection over Standard ECC because it is possible to correct certainmemory errors that would otherwise be uncorrected and result in a server failure. The server provides notification that correctable error events have exceeded a pre-defined threshold rate.

Mirrored memory configuration

Mirroring provides protection against uncorrected memory errors that would otherwise result in serverblade downtime. Mirroring is performed at the channel level. Channels 1 and 2 are used; channel 3 isnot populated.

Data is written to both memory channels. Data is read from one of the two memory channels. If anuncorrectable error is detected in the active memory channel, data is retrieved from the mirror channel.This channel becomes the new active channel, and the system disables the channel with the failed DIMM.

Lockstep memory configuration

Lockstep mode provides protection against multi-bit memory errors that occur on the same DRAM device.Lockstep mode can correct any single DRAM device failure on x4 and x8 DIMM types. The DIMMs ineach channel must have identical HPE part numbers.

Lockstep mode uses channel 1 and channel 2. Channel 3 is not populated. Because channel 3 cannot bepopulated when using Lockstep mode, the maximum memory capacity is lower than Advanced ECCmode. Memory performance with Advanced ECC is also slightly higher.

General DIMM slot population guidelines

Observe the following guidelines for all AMP modes:

  • Populate DIMM slots for a processor only if the processor is installed.

  • To maximize performance in multi-processor configurations, distribute the total memory capacitybetween all processors as evenly as possible.

  • Do not mix Unbuffered and Registered PC3 DIMMs.

  • Each channel supports up to two Unbuffered DIMMs.

  • If quad-rank DIMMs are installed for a processor, a maximum of two DIMMs can be installed oneach channel for that processor.

  • If a channel contains quad-rank DIMMs, the quad-rank DIMM must be installed first on that channel.

DIMM speeds are supported as indicated in the following table:

Rank
1
1333, 1066
Quad-rank
2
1066
Single- or dual-rank

Advanced ECC population guidelines

For Advanced ECC mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:

  • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.

  • DIMMs may be installed individually.

Single-processor Advanced ECC population order

For Advanced ECC mode configurations with a single processor, populate the DIMM slots in the followingorder:

  • RDIMM: Sequentially in alphabetical order (A through I).

  • UDIMM: A through F, sequentially in alphabetical order. Do not populate DIMM slots G through I.

Multi-processor Advanced ECC population order

For Advanced ECC mode configurations with multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots for eachprocessor in the following order:

  • RDIMM: Sequentially in alphabetical order (A through I).

  • UDIMM: A through F, sequentially in alphabetical order. Do not populate DIMM slots G through I.

Mirrored memory population guidelines

For Mirrored Memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:

  • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.

  • Always install DIMMs in channels 1 and 2 for each installed processor.

  • Do not install DIMMs in channel 3 for any processor.

  • DIMMs installed on channel 1 and channel 2 of an installed processor must be identical.

  • In multi-processor configurations, each processor must have a valid Mirrored Memory configuration.

  • In multi-processor configurations, each processor may have a different valid Mirrored Memoryconfiguration.

Single-processor Mirrored Memory population order

For Mirrored Memory mode configurations with a single processor, populate the DIMM slots in thefollowing order:

  • RDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Next: D and E

    • Last: G and H

    • Do not populate slots C, F, or I.

  • UDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Last: D and E

    • Do not populate slots C, F, G, H, or I.

After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure the system for Mirrored Memory support.

Multi-processor Mirrored Memory population order

For Mirrored Memory mode configurations with multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots for eachprocessor in the following order:

  • RDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Next: D and E

    • Last: G and H

    • Do not populate slots C, F, or I.

  • UDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Last: D and E

    • Do not populate slots C, F, G, H, or I.

After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure the system for mirrored memory support.

Lockstep Memory population guidelines

For Lockstep memory mode configurations, observe the following guidelines:

  • Observe the general DIMM slot population guidelines.

  • Always install DIMMs in channels 1 and 2 for each installed processor.

  • Do not install DIMMs in channel 3 for any processor.

  • DIMM configuration on channel 1 and channel 2 of a processor must be identical.

  • In multi-processor configurations, each processor must have a valid Lockstep Memory configuration.

  • In multi-processor configurations, each processor may have a different valid Lockstep Memoryconfiguration.

Single-processor Lockstep population order

For Lockstep memory mode configurations with a single processor, populate the DIMM slots in thefollowing order:

  • RDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Next: D and E

    • Last: G and H

    • Do not populate slots C, F, or I.

  • UDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Last: D and E

    • Do not populate slots C, F, G, H, or I.

After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure the system for Lockstep memory support.

Multi-processor Lockstep population order

For Lockstep memory mode configurations with multiple processors, populate the DIMM slots for eachprocessor in the following order:

  • RDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Next: D and E

    • Last: G and H

    • Do not populate slots C, F, or I.

  • UDIMM

    • First: A and B

    • Last: D and E

    • Do not populate slots C, F, G, H, or I.

After installing the DIMMs, use RBSU to configure the system for Lockstep memory support.

Link to the list of available documents

Click here to view a list of documents available for the HPE ProLiant DL360 G6 Server .

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