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November 27th, 2013 01:00

Installing two memory modules of different sizes (PowerEdge T20)

Hello! I am planning on purchasing a couple of PowerEdge T20 servers, and I have a question about combining two memory modules of different sizes. To begin with, the online configurator won't let me uncheck the default system memory module, which is "4GB (1x4G) 1600Mhz Single Rank x4 Data Width UDIMM LowVolt". I'm wondering if I could purchase an 8GB memory customer kit and install both memory modules so that the total system memory would be 12GB and it would work properly. The Dell website doesn't reveal too many technical details about available memory modules for T20 to purchase, so this is all I know about these two modules:

  • 4GB (1x4G) 1600Mhz Single Rank x4 Data Width UDIMM LowVolt (default)
  • 8GB Memory, 1600Mhz, Dual Ranked UDIMM (Customer Kit)

This is what the User's Guide says:

A maximum of two UDIMMs can be populated in a channel. Populate all sockets with white release tabs first, and then black. Populate the sockets by highest rank count in the following order — first in sockets with white release levers, and then black. Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed only if other memory population rules are followed. For example, 2 GB and 4 GB memory modules can be mixed.

So, will it work if I for example install the 4GB module into socket 1 and the 8GB module into socket 2?

Thank you in advance!

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November 27th, 2013 06:00

Aleksiv95,

You should be able to mix them, you would need to place the 8gb dimm in the white slot closest to the processor. Then place the 4gb dimm in the black slot closest to the processor.

Let me know if this helps.

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February 11th, 2014 08:00

I ordered a T20 and 1 additional 4GB memory. The items shipped separately - presumably the systems are pre-built for quicker fulfillment. The system will only power up with 1 DIMM in socket 2 (white). I tried the 2nd DIMM in every other socket 1, 4 and 3, no dice. Dell Tech Support has not responded other than acknowledge my email. I was hoping to use this system to support 3-4 light duty VMs, but gave up and ordered a T320 with memory preconfigured. Unless there is some resolution with the T20 memory issue, I will probably just use it as desktop. Oh yeah, with the 4GB DIMM, Windows Server 2012 R2 installation fails with a blue screen? Windows 8.1 installs fine.

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