Service Manual

Table 50. Interleaving Options Based on NPSx (continued)

NPSx Preferred Alternate

2 4-channel 2-channel

1 8-channel 4-channel, 2-channel

0 16-channel (dual processor) 2-channel

Memory interleaving population rules

● NPS4: Two channel interleaving

○ This interleaves channel [A and B], [C and D], etc.

○ Each channel within the pair requires at least one equal memory modules populated.

○ Works with three memory modules per channel pair, non-symmetrical module is stacked on top (odd configurations).

○ Any memory channel where one of the two channels is not populated is not interleaved.

○ There is no alternate, as all configurations can be mapped into this mode.

● NPS2: Four channel interleaving

○ This interleaves the four channels on the left or right half of a processor which are channels [A, B, C, D] and [E, F, G, H].

○ All four channels require equal memory modules populated.

○ Each half or interleave set may have different total memory capacity with respect to each other.

● NPS1: Eight channel interleaving

○ This interleaves all channels in a processor [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H].

○ All channels in a processor require equal memory modules populated.

○ Single processor system creates a single NUMA node for the system.

NOTE:

An exception is allowed when system has 4-channels populated [C, D, G, H] with equal memory allowing the

system to enter NPS1 mode even though all the 8 channels are not populated.

● NPS0: Sixteen channel interleaving (dual processor)

○ This interleaves all 16 channels in a dual processor system.

○ All channels in a system require equal memory modules populated.

○ Dual processor systems create a single NUMA node for the system.

Remove a memory module

Prerequisites

● Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions.

● Follow the procedure listed in the Before you work inside your system.

● Remove the air shroud.

WARNING:

The memory modules are hot to touch for some time after the system has been powered off. Allow

the memory modules to cool before handling them.

Steps

1. Locate the appropriate memory module socket.

2. To release the memory module from the socket, simultaneously press the ejectors on both ends of the memory module

socket to fully open.

CAUTION:

Handle each memory module only by the card edges, ensuring not to touch the middle of the

memory module or metallic contacts.

3. Lift the memory module away from the system.

Installing and removing system components