General

Engineer's Note

Designed for enterprise servers and workstations, this 16GB DDR4-2400 RDIMM with ECC and registered signal buffering ensures data integrity and signal stability in dense, multi-DIMM configurations, making it ideal for memory-intensive workloads like virtualization, in-memory databases, and financial transaction processing. Its single-rank x4 organization and CL17 low latency optimize memory bus efficiency and reduce electrical loading, delivering consistent 2400 MT/s throughput under sustained heavy load.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. Registered signal type buffers command and address lines, enabling stable operation in densely populated server boards where dozens of DIMMs must coexist without signal degradation.
2. ECC error correction detects and fixes single-bit memory faults in real time, safeguarding transactional databases and in-memory caches from silent data corruption.
3. RDIMM architecture delivers the reliability and memory scalability required for enterprise hypervisors, allowing IT to pack more virtual machines per physical host with confidence.
4. A 16 GB capacity per module strikes a practical balance for mid-range virtualization nodes, offering sufficient headroom for container orchestration workloads without overspending on idle resources.
5. DDR4-2400 speed provides a steady 19.2 GB/s of bandwidth per channel, ensuring predictable throughput for consistent response times under sustained, moderate request concurrency.

Why These Specs Matter

The Micron MTA18ASF2G72PZ-2G3B1IK is a 16GB DDR4-2400 Registered RDIMM engineered for servers. Its ECC memory corrects single-bit errors automatically, crucial for virtualized clusters where a bit-flip could corrupt multiple VMs or bring down a financial database. Registered buffering stabilizes the command/address bus, enabling you to fully populate 24 DIMM slots without signal degradation—vital when scaling to terabytes of memory for heavy virtualization and large in-memory databases. The standard 1.2V operation significantly cuts power and cooling demands in dense data centers, directly lowering your operational expenses. Finally, the Single Rank x4 configuration at 2400MHz delivers consistent bandwidth and low CL17 latency, accelerating transactional databases like SAP HANA and real-time analytics under peak loads. For IT professionals, this module translates to uncompromising data integrity, maximum scalability, and outstanding energy efficiency—safeguarding your mission-critical applications around the clock.

Endurance & Reliability

General Virtualization
For general virtualization hosts, capacity is the primary constraint. Install at least eight of these 16GB Registered DIMMs (128GB total) per server to comfortably support dozens of typical VMs. Distribute the modules evenly across all memory channels—for example, one DIMM per channel in a dual‑socket system—to maintain balanced memory bandwidth and avoid NUMA penalties.

In‑Memory Database
In‑memory databases like Redis or SAP HANA demand both high capacity and low latency. Populate all available memory channels to maximize bandwidth, aiming for a minimum of 256GB (16 modules) per node for moderate working sets. Because these are single‑rank x4 RDIMMs, filling all channels helps maintain the bus speed and keeps latency predictable under heavy load.

High‑Performance Computing (HPC)
HPC workloads often require feeding many cores with high‑bandwidth data streams. A typical node configuration uses eight or sixteen of these 16GB DIMMs (128GB to 256GB), placing one DIMM per memory channel to sustain full 2400MT/s speeds. The ECC and registered signaling become critical here, ensuring the data integrity needed for long‑running simulations while scaling across thousands of nodes.

Verified Compatibility

Rigorously tested server memory, compatible with Dell PowerEdge R640, R740, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650.

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