Hardware options installation  62 
DIMM identification 
To determine DIMM characteristics, use the label attached to the DIMM and the following illustration and 
table. 
 
  
Item  Aspect  Definition 
1 
Size  — 
2 
Rank  1R = Single rank 
2R = Dual rank 
4R = Quad rank 
3 
Data width  x4 = 4 bit 
x8 = 8 bit 
4 
Voltage rating  L = Low voltage (1.35 V) 
U = Ultra low voltage (1.25 V) 
Blank or omitted = Standard 
5 
Memory speed  12800 = 1600 MT/s 
10600 = 1333 MT/s 
8500 = 1066 MT/s 
6 
DIMM type  R = RDIMM (registered) 
E = UDIMM (unbuffered with ECC) 
L = LRDIMM (load reduced) 
 
For the latest supported memory information, see the QuickSpecs on the HP website (http://www.hp.com). 
 
Single-rank and dual-rank DIMMs 
DIMM configuration requirements are based on these classifications: 
•  Single-rank DIMM—One set of memory chips that is accessed while writing to or reading from the 
memory. 
•  Dual-rank DIMM—Two single-rank DIMMs on the same module, with only one rank accessible at a time. 
The server memory control subsystem selects the proper rank within the DIMM when writing to or reading 
from the DIMM.