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Important notes

Keep in mind the following important aspects of the memory subsystem when setting up and

using your server:

The optimal memory configuration is to install DIMMs in quantities of eight per CPU. This

configuration ensures that every channel on every memory buffer is populated.

Additionally, it ensures that no matter what memory mode is chosen, the system functions

correctly.

Proper memory population rules for DIMMs include:

– Higher capacity (ranked) DIMMs must be installed first. Follow the population

sequence for the appropriate mode.

– The server supports a maximum of eight ranks (octal-rank) per DDR3 channel. Note

that LR-DIMMs might exceed eight ranks per channel through rank multiplication.

– The server supports 1.35-volt (low-voltage) registered DIMMs, depending on the

memory configuration settings in the Setup utility. The server can also operate at

1.5-volt.

– RDIMMs and LR-DIMMs cannot be mixed in the same system. Make sure to populate

the largest DIMMs in the channel first to enable optimal performance.

• RDIMMs are available in 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB.

• LR-DIMMs are available in 32 GB and 64 GB.

– A minimum of one DIMM must be installed for each Compute Book. Depending on the

memory mode (for example, Lockstep), this configuration might not be sufficient for

operation.

The default memory mode for the X6 system is Lockstep, which is important for those

scenarios where less than the optimal number of DIMMs per processor are installed.

Always be sure to properly configure the memory mode in Unified Extensible Firmware

Interface (UEFI) before changing the DIMM installation order, but prior to a reboot, for this

configuration to take effect.

When not fully populating system memory according to preferred practices, changing the

memory mode can cause the system to fail to boot. The memory population label on the

CPU book is for Performance mode. Lockstep mode DIMMs should be installed in pairs.

You can use the Advanced Settings Utility™ (ASU) tool to remotely flip the memory mode.

For example:

asu64 Memory.MemoryMode Independent OR ./asu64 Memory.MemoryMode Lockstep

The maximum operating speed of the server's memory is determined by the slowest

DIMM in the server.

If swapping out a failed DIMM, make sure you move the DIMM to a different SMI and

re-enable the failed DIMM slot.

If planning to install eXFlash DIMMs, note that eXFlash DIMMs are RDIMMs and,

therefore, cannot be used with either the 32 GB or 64 GB LR-DIMMs.

No more than one eXFlash DIMM per channel is supported, and at least one RDIMM must

already be present in the same channel as the eXFlash DIMM that it will be installed in.

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