Hardware options installation 56
Memory cartridge option
Memory cartridge population guidelines
When installing memory cartridges, observe the following guidelines:
• Memory cartridges installed without a corresponding processor are not utilized:
o Processor 1 corresponds to memory cartridges 1 and 2.
o Processor 2 corresponds to memory cartridges 3 and 4.
o Processor 3 corresponds to memory cartridges 5 and 6.
o Processor 4 corresponds to memory cartridges 7 and 8.
• To determine the ideal Memory RAS features for your setup, see "DIMM population guidelines for
memory modes."
Installing a memory cartridge
WARNING: Use caution when installing or removing the processor memory drawer. The
processor memory drawer is very heavy when fully populated.
To install the component:
1. Power down the server (on page 24).
2. Remove all power:
a. Disconnect each power cord from the power source.
b. Disconnect each power cord from the server.
3. Remove the processor memory drawer shipping screws, if installed. Retain the screws for future use
("Processor memory drawer shipping screw locations" on page 30).
4. Remove the processor memory drawer (on page 31).
5. Remove the processor memory drawer cover (on page 32).
6. Press the release button, and then lift the handles of the new memory cartridge.