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I have a Dell Power Edge 2900 with 8 gig. I'm going to increase it to 16 and possible 24. I need the instructions on exactly what memory slots need to be populated in what order.
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Step by step directions can be viewed here http://www.edgetechcorp.com/how-to-install-memory.asp?cid=31067
Download the manual: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe2900/en/hom/pdf/hom.pdf and navigate to page 82. Pretty much the same information is on this link: http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/servers/f/956/t/19440978.aspx
All the other documents for this model: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe2900/en/index.htm
All the other documents for this model: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pe2900/en/index.htm
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I read both articles and I'm still not clear. If I'm understanding correctly, it just has to be populated from the lowest sockets first. As an example if I have 4 sticks of 4 gig each I would place them in sockets 1-4? Is that correct?
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If you open the case, it will have a diagram showing what slots and pairs to use and in what order.
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@PoweredgeTech, the memory I have is from a Poweredge 1900 that crashed. From what I've read they both use the same memory, correct?
@PoweredgeTech, the memory I have is from a Poweredge 1900 that crashed. From what I've read they both use the same memory, correct?Correct.
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This answer is much easier to understand.
Thanks to all.
Thanks to all.
No problem ;)