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Handle Large Server Workloads Using Fully Buffered 8GB DDR2 SDRAM

Computer servers need to be fast, efficient, and accurate. For a server's DDR2 RAM, high performace requires an upgrade over what would be acceptable in a standard desktop or laptop workstation. Making use of fully buffered 8GB DDR2 RAM, servers with demanding workloads can have an abundance of DDR2 capacity and accuracy.

What is Fully Buffered (FB) DDR2 GB RAM?

Fully Buffered (FB) DDR2 RAM utilizes advanced memory buffer components to connect to the controller that sends it data. The advanced memory buffer is able to compensate for signal degradation by resending the signal to the controller to ensure accuracy. DDR2 SDRAM stands for double-data-rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory, a type of high-performance main memory. Fully buffered GB DDR2 RAM has slightly increased latency and power requirements, but it offers a high degree of accuracy in data exchange. This makes it a popular choice for large server sets or cloud-based computing that can make use of its unique capabilities. This sort of memory does not work in regular desktop systems.

How can you find the right RAM for your server?

Server RAM needs to have some unique qualities. Servers tend to need a large capacity RAM solution and will often require additional redundancy checks to ensure data accuracy. Here are a few things to keep in mind when purchasing server RAM:

  • Capacity (GB): Depending on what the server will be doing, it may need high-capacity RAM in order to perform its tasks. Server RAM is often bundled in large quantities, commonly listed as GB, to meet this need. Make sure the RAM you are looking at has the capacity your server will need when under load.
  • Transfer rate: High transfer rates can help to alleviate data bottlenecks on high-traffic servers. This is not the same as the RAM's speed, which will be listed in megahertz (MHz). You'll want to be sure the RAM you are considering has a transfer rate appropriate to your expected load.
  • Data accuracy: Some servers may require additional checks to ensure data accuracy, like ECC RAM. Assess the function of your server and decide if additional data accuracy checks are worth the trade-off in speed.

What is ECC DDR2 RAM?

Short for Error-Correcting Code DDR2 RAM, ECC modules contain technology that allow them to identify and correct commonly found forms of data corruption. Offered in a variety of forms, including DDR2, ECC memory is one of the few forms of self-correcting memory available. Any application or system that absolutely must have corruption-free data can benefit from ECC memory. This additional error correction trades a small reduction in speed for enhanced reliability.

What is a DIMM slot?

Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM) is a standard set of specifications used to connect RAM modules to motherboards. It specifies the type of connection and number of pins used to establish a connection between the motherboard's memory controller and the memory itself. This connection slot allows for a standard method of connection across different generations of memory through the use of a unique pin count. The pin count can be adjusted to account for new memory technologies, increases in GB capacity, or improved MHz speeds.