Collection: Dell R610 Memory Upgrades

Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R610 Memory Upgrade Tips

• Dell’s PowerEdge R610 is an 11th Generation 1U server with 12 memory slots utilizing DDR3 architecture.
• There are multiple sizes supported including 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB ECC Registered (RDIMM). With ECC Unbuffered (UDIMMs) you can only use 2GB or 4GB ECC Unbuffered (UDIMM).
• DO NOT MIX UDIMMs AND RDIMMs. THIS WILL LEAD TO ERRORS.
• Load Reduced modules, also known as LRDIMMs, are not an option for the PowerEdge R610 server. The R620, which is the next generation, will be the first Dell server product line (12th Gen) to support LRDIMMs.
• The max configuration for Dell PowerEdge R610 is 384GB of ECC Registered memory via 12 x 32GB DDR3 1600MHz. With ECC Unbuffered memory, 16GB (4 x 4GB) is the max. ECC Reg is hands down the better solution.
• R610 servers operate with Intel 5500 or 5600 series processor. The motherboard has two CPU sockets (LGA1366).
• Each Intel processor maintains three Memory Channels and each channel is clearly color coded. White is the start of each channel. Black is the second DIMM in the channel.
• If you were configuring your system with 6 modules and 2 CPUs, then the best configuration would be utilizing each of the 6 white DIMM slots and skipping the 6 black DIMM slots. This will help to maintain the proper load balance. However, you should consider maxing this machine out with 12 DIMMs.
• The R610 supports all three types of ranks. Single rank, dual rank as well as quad rank memory.
• Speeds: 1866MHz, 1600MHz, 1333MHz, or 1066MHz are all options.
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• The total # of memory modules to properly load in your PowerEdge R610 should equal 3, 6, or 12 to enable an even load distribution. To properly configure your Dell R610 server, install a minimum of two memory modules.

Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R610 Questions & Answers

1. What sizes can you use for the Dell PowerEdge R610 Server?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server can be upgraded using 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB RDIMM or 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB UDIMM.
   
   
2. What speeds are supported by the Dell PowerEdge R610 Server?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server can support 800MT/s,1600MT/s and 1333MT/s, 1066MT/s based on DIMM and configuration.
   
   
3. What types of RAM are accepted by the Dell PowerEdge R610 Server?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server supports DDR3 RDIMM and DDR3 UDIMM.
   
   
4. What is ECC Registered Memory?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server supports registered memory with ECC. ECC memory detects and corrects memory errors within the server environment. Registered (also called buffered) memory modules register between DRAM modules and the system's memory controller. ECC Registered Memory transfers less electrical load to your memory controller which makes it more stable and reliable.
   
   
5. What is Unbuffered Memory?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server supports unbuffered memory with ECC. Unbuffered memory is memory that has no register between your DRAM and your system’s memory controller.
   
   
6. What is Load Reduced Memory?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server does not support load reduced DIMM (LRDIMM). Load reduced DIMM is designed with a buffer chip (or chips) to replace the register to help minimize loading, the LRDIMM increases server system memory capacity and speed.
   
   
7. Can I mix ECC Reg with ECC unbuffered or Non-ECC memory?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server does not support the use of both unregistered and registered memory with ECC or the use of non-ECC memory. It is recommended to use identical memory configuration in all channels.
   
   
8. What is max configuration?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server allows the maximum configuration of 128 GB with the use of 8 RDIMM at size the of 16 GB for 1600 MT/s and can be configured to 256 GB using 8 RDIMM at the size of 32 GB for 1333 MT/s.
   
   
9. How many memory channels per CPU?
   The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server has 3 memory channels. Its 12 memory sockets are split into two sets of six sockets, one set per processor. Each socket set is organized into three channels of two memory sockets per channel.
   
   
10. How do I identify the start of the memory channel?
    The Dell PowerEdge R610 Server must be installed in each channel, starting with the DIMM farthest from the processor, largest rank to smallest.
    
    
11. Where can I order memory for my server?
    Order your memory at https://cloudninjas.com/ by finding and selecting the memory package that is right for you.
    
    
12. How soon will my RAM arrive?
    Orders placed before 8 am are set for same day processing and shipping. Delivery times vary based on carrier and location.
    
    
13. What is the warranty on memory for the server?
    Cloud Ninjas offers a one-year warranty on fully tested, refurbished memory.