IBM PowerLinux Memory Comparison Chart
Maximum Midrange now carries memory kits for the IBM PowerLinux family, and if you’ve looked through the documentation, it can be confusing as to what you need and why so many different part numbers.
What you need:
For the best performance, all dimms on the memory riser cards should be the same capacity.
There is a performance benefit when all DIMMs on a memory riser card are of the same capacity and IBM recommends memory to be balanced through the system (installed evenly).
This lets the memory be accessed consistently which generally gives the best performance.
So, plans for future memory upgrades should be taken into account when deciding which memory feature size to use at the time of initial system order.
If you currently have 16GB kits, you should continue with that, but it is not essential.
IBM’s PowerLinux machines can have an optional memory riser card, which is 1 x EL0A on initial orders and/or 1 x EL0K on MES* orders.
The extra card offers four DIMM sockets per feature.
With the extra card, maximum memory is 256GB (128GB without the extra riser card).
*MES = Miscellaneous Equipment Specification or any hardware change or upgrade that comes after the initial order
Part Numbers:
Take a look at the comparison chart below and you’ll find 12 different part numbers, but only three different descriptions. The differences are primarily due to whether the memory was part of the original build or installed later.
Let us know what you have (855-932-6627), and we can offer multiple upgrade solutions for your IBM PowerLinux machine.
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 8246-EL2Q | IBM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| 8246-EL2S | IBM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| 8246-EL2R | IBM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| 8246-EL2T | IBM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| 8246-EL2V | IBM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| 8246-EL2U | IBM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| EL2Q | IBM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| EL2S | IBM 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| EL2R | IBM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| EL2T | IBM 32GB (2x16GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| EL2V | IBM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |
| EL2U | IBM 64GB (2x32GB) DDR3 DRAM Kit |