System information

Chapter 1

Overview and Common Procedures—Server Upgrade

Memory DIMMs

System memory DIMMs are located on the server system board (Figure 1-40).

Figure 1-40 DIMM Slot Identification

Upgrade System Firmware

If you are installing 4 GB DIMMs in an HP 9000 rp3440 server, you must upgrade system firmware before

installing the DIMMs. Upgrade the system firmware using an HP-UX firmware patch. Download and install

the patch from the IT Resource Center at http://www.itrc.hp.com/. Select the patch/firmware database link to

find the appropriate patch.

Removing a DIMM

To remove system memory, perform the following steps:

Rear

Front

Pair 3 (2A & 2B)

Pair 2 (1A&1B)

Pair 6 (5A&3B)

Pair 1 (0A&0B)

Cell 1

Cell 0

Pair 5 (4A&4B)

Pair 4 (3A&5B)

Quad 1 = Pair 1 & Pair 2

Quad 2 = Pair 3 & Pair 4

Quad 3 = Pair 5 & Pair 6