Should I use system-specific memory on a server?
I was looking to upgrade the memory in my Dell PowerEdge 1850. I see that Dell sells their own branded memory at a very inflated price. I found that Kingston offers System-Specific Memory for the Dell PowerEdge 1850. I also found on Newegg, that a server memory module with the same specifications that is not "System-Specific" is about 1/2 the price.
In general, should I be fine with getting memory that is not "system-specific"?
In general, should I be fine with getting memory that is not "system-specific"?
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Thanks. I knew that in most circumstances it should work, but wanted to see if there are any *advantages* to system-specific. Good to hear that it simply means they tested it.
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I just wanted to clear a couple things up on your last commend PCBONEZ:
It is NOT true that you can always use either 1R or 2R. I was confused about this and did quite a bit of research.
In this specific situation, slots 1-4 support both single and double rank memory, however, slots 5&6 ONLY support single rank.
The reason for this limitation is the motherboard only supports a total rank count of 8. I could not use 6x2GB 2R modules, as the total rank count would be 12.
So, if at all possible, it is better to use single rank. Single rank is always supported, and will not potentially limit your upgrade path.
It is NOT true that you can always use either 1R or 2R. I was confused about this and did quite a bit of research.
In this specific situation, slots 1-4 support both single and double rank memory, however, slots 5&6 ONLY support single rank.
The reason for this limitation is the motherboard only supports a total rank count of 8. I could not use 6x2GB 2R modules, as the total rank count would be 12.
So, if at all possible, it is better to use single rank. Single rank is always supported, and will not potentially limit your upgrade path.
As i said "you need to watch is the number of ranks".
Sorry if that wasn't clear enough.
Sorry if that wasn't clear enough.
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/embedded/e7520.htm
Your particular board is set up to take DDR2-400 ECC Registered 240-pin, (PC2-3200R)
Crucial wants to sell you PC2-5300R which is backwards compatible to PC2-3200R.
It's common.
The only thing you need to watch is the number of ranks which will be 1 or 2 and is expressed like:
1Rx4 vs 2Rx4
You can use either kind but it's easier if you use all the same kind in your system.
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