General

Engineer's Note

This 64GB DDR4-3200 registered ECC RDIMM is engineered for server platforms handling memory-intensive workloads such as virtualization and in-memory databases, where its dual-rank x4 configuration and CL22 latency optimize data access efficiency under continuous load. The registered signal type and ECC error correction ensure robust signal integrity and data reliability in multi-DIMM configurations, making it ideal for enterprise-class systems that demand non-stop operational stability.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. Registered signal type buffers command and address lines, enabling massive memory populations essential for running hundreds of virtual machines without signal integrity degradation.
2. ECC error correction silently detects and fixes single-bit memory faults, preserving transactional data integrity in mission-critical database and financial workloads.
3. The 64 GB capacity per module allows dense server configurations that maximize the memory available per CPU core, directly boosting virtualization consolidation ratios.
4. Operating at a speedy transfer rate, this module delivers the sustained throughput required to feed data-hungry analytics engines and in-memory caches with minimal latency.
5. Dual Rank x4 organization interleaves access across multiple bank groups, raising effective bandwidth under heavy concurrent access patterns typical of multi-tenant cloud environments.

Why These Specs Matter

Designed for the data center, the Micron MTA36ASF8G72PZ-3G2E1R is a 64GB DDR4-3200 RDIMM, and its engineering directly addresses the most pressing challenges in enterprise computing. The first critical safeguard is ECC, which actively corrects single-bit memory errors caused by background radiation. In a virtualized cluster hosting dozens of financial transaction databases, an undetected bit flip could silently corrupt a ledger entry; ECC eliminates that risk, ensuring data integrity you can audit and trust. Second, the registered interface with an onboard buffer stabilizes signal integrity, allowing dense server boards to populate all 24 DIMM slots without signal degradation. This translates to scaling up to 1.5TB or more of reliable main memory for massive in-memory databases like SAP HANA, where a single uncorrected fault can crash the entire instance. Third, the dual-rank x4 organization leverages rank interleaving to overlap memory accesses, boosting effective bandwidth under the heavy, parallel read-write workloads typical of real-time analytics. Together, these capabilities mean that your virtualization farm or high-frequency trading platform runs with uncompromised consistency, full-capacity stability, and the low-latency throughput that 3200 MT/s delivers when every microsecond impacts revenue.

Endurance & Reliability

General Virtualization
For dense VM consolidation, deploy this 64 GB RDIMM in balanced multiples across all memory channels. Populate six or eight identical modules in a dual-socket server to reach 384–512 GB total, using a symmetrical DIMM-per-channel layout that maximizes interleaving and avoids performance penalties from unbalanced configurations.

In-Memory Database
Achieve both large capacity and strong data integrity by installing at least eight modules (512 GB) per host. ECC and registered signaling are mandatory for transactional databases like SAP HANA; always populate channels with identical dual-rank DIMMs to maintain uniform latency and avoid throttling, leaving half the slots free for future scale-up.

High-Performance Computing
Configure fully-populated memory channels per CPU socket—typically eight modules per node—to deliver 512 GB of high-bandwidth memory. This dual-rank x4 RDIMM at 3200 MT/s feeds bandwidth-starved HPC codes; keep all channels populated identically to sustain the rated frequency and prevent dropping to a lower speed, which is critical for simulation and modeling runs.

Verified Compatibility

Rigorously tested for servers. Compatible with Dell PowerEdge R760, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 and more.

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