About your Dell PowerEdge
Standard Configuration for Dell PowerEdge 2900
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48GB
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1GB
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0MB
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PC2-5300
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6
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12
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Intel 5000
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What type of memory do I need?
Your Dell PowerEdge uses PC2-5300 type memory.
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What is the maximum amount of memory that I can add?
Your Dell PowerEdge can support up to 48GB of memory. For optimal performance install the maximum amount of memory in each socket.
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How much memory does my system have now?
Your system comes standard with 1GB of RAM. If you have upgraded your system then you may have a different amount.
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What is a memory kit?
A memory kit is comprised of 2 memory modules. For example, a 1GB memory kit has two 512MB memory modules. This is abbreviated as (2x512MB).
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Does my system require a kit?
Yes. Your Dell PowerEdge requires memory to be installed as a kit because it requires memory to be installed in pairs within a bank. To make it easier for you to install memory that will be compatible, the memory modules available for purchase above are sold in kits.
What are banks and sockets?
A bank is a group of memory sockets. A socket is where a memory module is inserted. A bank can have one or more sockets.
One or more of the sockets in your system is already filled with memory. When you upgrade your system, you can either add memory to one of the open sockets and/or remove memory from a filled socket and replace it with a higher capacity memory module.
How many banks and sockets does my Dell have?
Your Dell PowerEdge 2900 has 6 banks of 2 sockets each for a total of 12 memory sockets.
Is there anything else I should consider prior to upgrading my Dell PowerEdge memory?
*We recommend you upgrade your computer to the latest BIOS revision prior to upgrading your memory.
A minimum of 2 DIMMs must be installed. DIMM sockets must be populated by lowest number first.
Memory modules must be installed in pairs of matched memory size, speed and technologies, and the total number of modules in the configuration must total two, four, eight, or twelve.
Memory sparing and memory mirroring cannot be implemented at the same time.
Memory sparing and mirroring require eight or twelve modules total. All memory modules must be of identical size, speed, and technology.
How do I know that ETC memory will work with my system?
ETC tests each RAM module to ensure compatiblity with your Dell system. The memory modules listed above are guaranteed to work in your Dell PowerEdge 2900.