| Product Type | Memory Module |
|---|---|
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| Product Voltage | 1.2V |
| RAM Speed | 2666MHz |
| RAM Standard | DDR4-2666/PC4-21300 |
| Error Identifying | ECC |
| Signal Type | Unbuffered |
| Column Access Strobe (CAS) | CL19 |
| Rank | Dual Rank x8 |
| Quantity of Pins | 288-pin |
| RAM Genre | UDIMM |
This Micron 16GB DDR4-2666 UDIMM with ECC is engineered for entry-level servers and workstations where data integrity is critical, making it well-suited for virtualization, file serving, and memory-database workloads. Its Dual Rank x8 organization enhances bank-level parallelism to sustain higher data throughput, while the unbuffered ECC design efficiently detects and corrects single-bit errors without the added latency of registered modules.
1. ECC protection detects and corrects single-bit memory errors in real time, preventing silent data corruption that could crash mission-critical server workloads.
2. Unbuffered signal topology reduces memory access latency in cost-optimized servers, making it ideal for edge deployments where every transaction counts.
3. Dual Rank x8 organization keeps the memory channel interleaved under load, sustaining throughput for virtualized environments with moderate consolidation ratios.
4. 16GB capacity density strikes a practical balance between per-slot memory footprint and overall node scalability, supporting denser VM packing without oversubscribing host resources.
5. DDR4-2666 speed delivers dependable memory bandwidth for entry-level server tasks, aligning with typical Xeon E or Ryzen Pro platform needs without unnecessary power draw.
For small-to-medium businesses running entry-level servers or professional workstations, the Micron MTA18ADF2G72AZ-2G6E1ZG DDR4 UDIMM addresses four critical pain points. ECC error correction eliminates silent data corruption that can crash virtualized environments or corrupt in-memory databases like Redis, where a single flipped bit risks financial data loss. Its unbuffered design removes the register delay of RDIMMs, cutting latency and power draw—ideal when every microsecond counts for real-time analytics. The dual-rank x8 configuration enables rank interleaving, boosting sustained bandwidth under heavy multitasking; your hypervisor can smoothly allocate memory to multiple VMs without bottlenecks. Finally, 1.2V operation reduces cooling costs and power bills, important for a 24/7 server room or a CAD workstation rendering overnight. These capabilities ensure reliable, efficient performance exactly where you need it.
General Virtualization
For hypervisors hosting moderate VM densities, deploy a matched pair of these 16 GB ECC UDIMMs to enable dual-channel operation and provide 32 GB of reliable base memory. This configuration guards against single-bit errors in virtualized workloads and leaves room for expansion by populating only half the available DIMM slots.
In-Memory Database
Memory-resident databases like Redis or SAP HANA thrive on capacity and data integrity. Populate all four channels of a single-socket server with four identical 16 GB ECC UDIMMs (64 GB total), ensuring Dual Rank x8 organization maximizes bandwidth through bank interleaving while ECC protects in-flight data.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
HPC clusters balancing per-node memory bandwidth and capacity benefit from a symmetrical 8-DIMM layout using eight of these modules (128 GB) across two memory controllers. The UDIMM ECC standard allows tight timings at 2666 MHz, and the staggered Dual Rank design sustains throughput under floating-point heavy MPI workloads without the cost of registered memory.
Rigorously tested, this server ECC UDIMM is compatible with Dell PowerEdge T140, T340, Lenovo ST50, and HPE ML110 Gen10.
Q: Can I mix this MTA18ADF2G72AZ-2G6E1ZG with other memory modules of different brands or speeds?
A: Mixing is not recommended. For optimal signal integrity and reliability, always populate identical ECC UDIMMs — same speed, rank, and timings. Mismatched modules may cause stability issues or unbuffered ECC errors.
Q: Is this memory compatible with my system?
A: This module suits servers with DDR4 ECC UDIMM support, such as Intel Xeon E-2100/E-2200 or AMD Ryzen Pro platforms. Verify your motherboard explicitly supports 2666MHz unbuffered ECC memory before purchase.
Q: What is the recommended DIMM population order for optimal performance?
A: Follow your server board’s manual: typically populate the farthest slot from the CPU per channel first. For this dual-rank x8 UDIMM, balance identical modules across channels to maintain symmetric memory access.
Q: Does this module support overclocking or XMP profiles?
A: No. It operates at JEDEC standard DDR4-2666 CL19, designed for rock-solid stability and ECC correction. Overclocking and XMP are disabled to preserve data integrity in server environments.
Q: What warranty and typical failure rate can I expect?
A: This Micron module includes a one-year warranty. Actual annualized failure rate (AFR) is extremely low, typically well below 0.5%, reflecting rigorous server-grade testing and stringent quality control.