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Chapter 3
Maintaining the System
Replacing DIMMs Inside the Server Node
The 16 DIMM sockets are inside the server node.
This section includes the following topics:
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Caution
DIMMs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damage during installation.
Cisco does not support third-party DIMMs. Using non-Cisco DIMMs in the system might result in
Caution
system problems or damage to the motherboard.
To ensure the best system performance, it is important that you are familiar with memory performance
Note
guidelines and population rules before you install or replace the memory.
DIMM Performance Guidelines and Population Rules
This section includes the following topics:
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OL-32062-01
DIMM Performance Guidelines and Population Rules, page 3-29
DIMM Replacement Procedure, page 3-32
DIMM Sockets, page 3-30
DIMM Population Rules, page 3-30
Memory Mirroring Mode, page 3-31
Lockstep Channel Mode, page 3-31
Installing or Replacing System Components
Cisco UCS C3160 Rack Server Installation and Service Guide
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