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I’m looking for RAM for our Dell PowerEdge server. Currently it has 8GB…2 of these…

Nanya 4GB PC3-10600 DDR3-1333MHz ECC Registered CL9 240-Pin DIMM Memory Module Mfr P/N NT4GC72B8PB0NL-CG

I’ve been looking at Crucial Memory, always been my favorite but I’m kind of confused what would be compatible with this current memory.

Would this work…

DDR3 PC3-10600 • CL=9 • Dual Ranked • x4 based • Registered • ECC • DDR3-1333 • 1.35V • 2048Meg x 72

Or other RAM suggestions you guys might have. Cost really isn’t an issue, just want good quality RAM with enough to benefit our company for years to come.

Thanks!

@Dell_Technologies

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With out of warranty equipment, I’ve had good experience using 3rd party memory from Kingston.

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We’ve used G.SKILL in the past - good experience.

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+1 for Kingston and I have had good luck with Crucial. They have (and kingston may too) an app where you can put the server part number in and it will list all the compatible RAM modules.

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Might be a dumb question…would I have to remove the current memory to put in a new set? Or will the current memory be okay to stay in too?

First time ever putting memory into a server.

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We buy most of our memory from http://www.memory.com/

We haven’t really had an issue with them, and the one time we did (bad stick) they replaced it immediately.

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+1 for kingston as well, though I tend to go with crucial. Run their SystemScanner & they guarantee whatever it recommends will work.

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You can look at the options after using the Kingston configuration utility. It will show you the specs. If they match, you should be okay with adding. However, depending on the age of your server, the price to replace them might be fairly cheap.

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depends on how much more memory you are getting and how many [if any] spare slots you have. The crucial scanner will also show you this & give you options accordingly.

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Does G.SKILL have full ECC RAM? That’s actually a Newegg brand I learned. I wasn’t aware if they made server memory. I will look into this…

Thanks,

A.J.

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But in response to the other replies, yes. I would say Crucial is good and Kingston is good as well. Just my two cents.

Thanks,

A.J.

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We have 16 available slots.

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If you use the on-line scanner from Crucial.com it WILL work.

I have used it for ever and NEVER had a problem

I have upgraded 300+ servers and 500+ workstations over the years, not one single problem.

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Will 3rd or 4th the recommendation to use the Crucial matching tools. Or Kingston’s tool if you choose their memory.

Using it guarantees compatibility, or at least an easy return if it doesn’t work for some galactically odd reason.

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Thanks everyone! Just didn’t want to make a mistake going with Crucial!!

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+1 for Crucial

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Not a dumb question.

Assuming you have sufficient slots, more memory of EXACT specs should work with existng installed RAM.

Often that is true, but I’ve seen plenty of cases where the old RAM works just fine, and the new RAM works just fine, but they do not work together.

On paper, they are identical but somewhere in real life they are different.

If you can stay with the same manufacturer then there is more likelihood of compatibility, but no guarantee - unless it is the exact same product (same manufacturer, same part number). Then they should be identical AND compatible.

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I have had some good experiences with Crucial. They have gotten better from what they used to be in the past. Even though in our modular server we use all Kingston just to keep they same type of equipment in there, I would not discount Crucial. Try it in some workstations sometimes.

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I’ve seen this too, two seemingly identical DIMMs from differenet manufacturers just don’t play nice together on the same channel. Not sure why, I just accept it as fact and try to make sure all the RAM is from the same place.

Typically, server RAM needs to be ECC and buffered, so it looks like what you found from Crucial should work just fine. I’d recommend getting two larger DIMMs to replace the off-brand that came from Dell. This way, you’ll still have room to grow if you decide you need more RAM and can just buy two more of the same SKU, and won’t be worrying about incompatible RAM

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http://memory4less.com/

Have had good success with this company and memory for various Dells.