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Non-ECC ram in eServer X232?
Hi experts,
I'm thinking of purchasing an IBM eServer xSeries X232. The specifications on the IBM website say that the RAM compatibility is " Type: ECC, SDRAM, registered DIMMs ".
Is it possible that I can use some spare Kingston NON-ECC SDRAM that I have kicking around at home in this server? I was not able to locate this answer on either IBM or Kingston's website.
Thanks,
Computer_Dude.
I'm thinking of purchasing an IBM eServer xSeries X232. The specifications on the IBM website say that the RAM compatibility is " Type: ECC, SDRAM, registered DIMMs ".
Is it possible that I can use some spare Kingston NON-ECC SDRAM that I have kicking around at home in this server? I was not able to locate this answer on either IBM or Kingston's website.
Thanks,
Computer_Dude.
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Yea, I dont think it will work at all with non ecc
Here is some good info regarding ECC from the people at Corsair
http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38141
http://www.houseofhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38141
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Unless you are going to run a critical app where people rely on uptime,why by a server box.
If it is for personal use,build your own using the fastest out there.
Servers aren't the fastest boxes,just the most stable.
There are gaming boxes that are smoking in terms of performance,but I would think twice about using them in production.
If it is for personal use,build your own using the fastest out there.
Servers aren't the fastest boxes,just the most stable.
There are gaming boxes that are smoking in terms of performance,but I would think twice about using them in production.
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Another vote for ~ NO!
I agree, IBM specs are for Registered ECC ram http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&dc=DA400&q1=xseries+x232&q2=memory&uid=psg1MIGR-58451&loc=en_US&cs=utf-8&cc=us&lang=en
crucial has memory for this particular model and it only shows REGISTERED ECC as compatible.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=e%2Dserver+xSeries+232+%28Type+8668%29
crucial has memory for this particular model and it only shows REGISTERED ECC as compatible.
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=e%2Dserver+xSeries+232+%28Type+8668%29
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Thanks guys for in the info. I figured the same thing, but I just wanted to make sure before I dished-out money on it.
I just purchased a higher-end server (IBM XSERIES 360) that's fully loaded.
I'll split the points, as I found a few of your comments very informative.
Regards,
Computer_Dude.
I just purchased a higher-end server (IBM XSERIES 360) that's fully loaded.
I'll split the points, as I found a few of your comments very informative.
Regards,
Computer_Dude.