Collection: Dell R710 Memory Upgrades

Dell PowerEdge R710 Memory Configuration

The R710 is a Dual Processor system with 9 DIMM slots per CPU. There are three memory channels per CPU. Each memory channel manages three DIMM slots. This means the R710 will only support two Quad Rank or two unbuffered DIMMs per channel. Along with standard RDIMMs and UDIMMs, the R710 also supports options for low voltage. Different speeds can be mixed but the modules will function at the slowest speed installed.

Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R710 Memory Upgrade Tips

• The Dell PowerEdge R710 was designed with eighteen memory slots and two CPU sockets.
• Each CPU controls nine DIMM slots, split into 3 memory channels, with each channel supporting 3 memory sockets.
• The same goes for Unbuffered DIMMs. The R710 can only govern two UDIMMs per memory channel, which means 12 UDIMMs total per system.
• The PowerEdge R710 is compatible with 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB ECC Registered (RDIMMs) Memory Modules.
• This server will also support 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB UDIMMs. The Maximum amount of unbuffered memory is 96GB (12 x 8GB).
• The Maximum amount of ECC Registered RAM the Dell PowerEdge R710 server can hold is 384GB (12 x 32GB).
• The R710 will manage up to 18 single or dual rank DIMMs, or up to 12 Quad Rank modules.
• DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT MEMORY TYPES.
• Speed options for the PowerEdge R710 include: 1066 to 1866 MHz.
• Load reducing modules are not compatible with the R710.
• Only DDR3 memory will work. DDR2 and DDR4 modules are not compatible.
• Do NOT mix different memory types, this will result in errors.
• Desktop modules will not work inside a Dell R710 Server.
• Buy the maximum amount of RAM from Cloud Ninjas for your PowerEdge R710!
• To properly configure your system, install a minimum of three memory modules to initialize boot.

Cloud Ninjas' Dell PowerEdge R710 Questions & Answers

1. What sizes can you use for the Dell PowerEdge R710 Server?
   The Dell PowerEdge R710 Server can be upgraded using 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB RDIMM or 1 GB, 2, GB, 4 GB UDIMM.  For a 384 GB upgrade, get your 32 GB kit at https://cloudninjas.com/.
   
   
2. What speeds are supported by the Dell PowerEdge R710 Server?
   The Dell PowerEdge R710 Server can support 1066, 1333 MHz single and dual rank DIMM and 1066 MHz quad-rank DIMM.
   Note: Two memory modules per channel result in a speed of 800 MHz each, regardless of memory module speed.
   
   
3. What types of RAM are accepted by the Dell PowerEdge R710 Server?
   The Dell PowerEdge R710 Server supports UDIMM or RDIMM based on configuration
   
   
4. What is ECC Registered Memory?
   The Dell PowerEdge R710 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 R710 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 R710 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. LRDIMM differs from low capacity, low voltage registered memory modules (LV RDIMM).
   
   
7. Can I mix ECC Reg with ECC unbuffered or Non-ECC memory?
   The Dell PowerEdge R710 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 R710 Server allows the standard maximum configuration of up to 288 GB of RDIMM memory with eighteen 16 GB dual rank RDIMMs and up to 24 GB of UDIMM memory with twelve 2 GB UDIMMs. For a 384 GB upgrade, get your 32 GB kit at https://cloudninjas.com/.
   
   
9. How many memory channels per CPU?
   The Dell PowerEdge R710 Server has 3 memory channels with 3 memory sockets per processor and each channel can take 3 DIMM. Its two sets of nine sockets are split to accommodate its dual-processor configuration.
   
   
10. How do I identify the start of the memory channel?
    The Dell PowerEdge R710 Server memory must be installed with identical configurations. The memory channels are inserted in numerical order A1 through B1.
    
    
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.