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Memory on ESX host
Hi Experts,
I'm looking for a way to find out what type of RAM (not how much) I have in one of my ESXi 5.0 hosts which is in another site. The host is running out of RAM and I need to find out if there are any available free slots in the host. Is there a method of doing this remotely by PowerCLi or SSH?
Many thanks.
I'm looking for a way to find out what type of RAM (not how much) I have in one of my ESXi 5.0 hosts which is in another site. The host is running out of RAM and I need to find out if there are any available free slots in the host. Is there a method of doing this remotely by PowerCLi or SSH?
Many thanks.
What is the server, and how much memory is currently installed?
Are you using a HP, IBM or Dell, and OEM ESXi ?
Are you using a HP, IBM or Dell, and OEM ESXi ?
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Hi sda100, for the info, would that script work as the host is ESXi 5.0?
Hi Andrew, the host is an HP DL360 G7
Hi Andrew, the host is an HP DL360 G7
Yes, it's relevant for ESXi 5.0 - as listed on the right side of the page.
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To determine how much RAM is installed in each slot on an ESX/ESXi host:
Login to the host using an SSH client.
Run one of these commands as user root:
dmidecode|less
Note: dmidecode|less is not available in 5.x versions.
smbiosDump
In the output, locate the blocks of text beginning with Memory Device. Size or Max. Size indicates the amount of memory installed.
The output for slots that have memory modules installed appears similar to:
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x1000
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 72 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4096 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: 1
Locator: DIMM_A1
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: <OUT OF SPEC>
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1333 MHz (0.8 ns)
Manufacturer: 80AD009780AD
Serial Number: 1680125F
Asset Tag: 0109241D
Part Number: HMT151R7AFP4C-H9
The output for slots that are empty appears similar to:
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x1000
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 72 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: 2
Locator: DIMM_A4
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: <OUT OF SPEC>
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag:
Part Number:
Additional Information
Check with your server vendor for compatibility prior to adding any new memory modules.