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PowerEdge R540 - Upgrade
Hi,
Im planning to upgrade my server , with one more CPU
Currently its running with 1 CPU , i want to add 1 more to increase the processing configuration
What are the tthings i need to take care before i purchase the CPU and RAM, once i purchased how the RAM needs to be placed on the ports ?
Should i buy same CPU , which already there in the server ? or should i choose a different one?
| Name | Processor Brand | Processor Version | Current Speed | State | Core Count | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU1 Status | Intel(R) Xeon(R) Silver 4216 CPU @ 2.10GHz | Model 85 Stepping 7 | 2100 MT/s | Presence Detected | 16 | ||
| CPU2 Status | Information Not Available | Information Not Available | 0 MT/s | Absent | 0 |
and RAM
| Connector Name | Memory Technology | Type | Size | State | Rank | Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIMM SLOT A1 | DRAM | DDR-4 | 32 GB | Presence Detected | Dual Rank | 2400 MT/s |
Im looking for a suggetion for the same
Thank you
DELL-Charles R
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June 5th, 2024 12:46
Hello,
You are correct, as Joerg stated, the processors must match.
For memory you should follow the Memory guidelines. Each processor must be identically populated with memory.
Owner Manual
System memory guidelines page 62-66
https://dell.to/3VbQYl7
I recommend contact Sales, give them your Service tag and they can quote you for processor and memory for your upgrade.
Origin3k
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June 3rd, 2024 12:26
Within the x86 architecture it not possible to run different CPU Types within a node when speaking of a standard SMP system. So you need to buy the same exact CPU and it should be the same Modell/Stepping as the existing one.
For sure you need the right cooling block, memory.
Finance wise its not idial to add HW parts to a already ~5Y system. I assume that you would lke to add 2nd. hand parts right?
Regards,
Joerg
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June 5th, 2024 12:31
@Origin3k
Yes im plannning to add 2nd to the same system to increase the system specification.
So as you said , we need to buy exact the same as currently we using right?
How to place the memory banks in the slots when we adding the 2nd CPU?
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June 15th, 2024 08:41
I would suggest to get 2xIntel Gold 6138 and add least another 4 stick of 32GB memory also. Both items have good prices now.
Steve