General

Engineer's Note

This DDR4-2400 ECC Unbuffered DIMM is engineered for entry-level servers and workstations where data integrity is paramount, making it ideal for reliable file storage, light virtualization, or memory-sensitive database applications. Its single-rank x8 configuration and unbuffered architecture deliver low CL17 latency and stable 1.2V operation, providing hardware error correction to prevent data corruption on platforms like Intel Xeon E-series or AMD Ryzen PRO.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. ECC protection corrects single-bit errors automatically, safeguarding transactional data integrity in always-on server environments.
2. Unbuffered signaling minimizes latency, giving micro-services and lightweight virtualized workloads faster command-to-data response.
3. Single Rank configuration reduces electrical loading on the memory controller, enabling reliable operation across multiple DIMMs in dense server nodes.
4. 1.2V ultra-low operating voltage cuts power consumption per DIMM, helping data centers reduce cooling overhead and improve energy efficiency.
5. 2400MHz memory clock delivers consistent 19.2 GB/s peak bandwidth, ensuring smooth data flow for concurrent database queries and file services.

Why These Specs Matter

As a DDR4-2400 ECC Unbuffered DIMM, this Micron module targets entry-level servers and workstations where data integrity and responsiveness directly impact business continuity. Its four defining characteristics solve real operational challenges. The 1.2V low-voltage design dramatically reduces power consumption and heat buildup, lowering electricity costs and thermal strain in systems that run 24/7—a tangible benefit for a small office hosting its own file shares or a local point-of-sale database. ECC protection is non-negotiable here: a single uncorrected bit flip in a customer order database or a lightweight virtualized workload can corrupt records or silently crash a VM, causing hours of downtime and lost revenue. By detecting and correcting single-bit errors on the fly, this memory keeps transactions accurate and services stable. The unbuffered signal path eliminates the buffer latency of registered DIMMs, giving an in-memory database or a frequently queried inventory system the faster data access it needs for responsive, real-time performance. Meanwhile, single-rank x8 construction at CL17 delivers straightforward compatibility with a wide range of server motherboards and painless future upgrades, so your system stays reliable without tuning headaches. This memory turns always-on workloads into a predictable, cost-efficient asset.

Endurance & Reliability

General Virtualization
For lightweight hypervisor hosts, deploy multiples of these 4 GB ECC UDIMMs to populate all memory channels. A minimum of four modules (16 GB total) suits a small lab running 3–5 low‑memory VMs, while eight modules (32 GB) are recommended for a more capable single‑socket server handling mixed workloads. Always size for a 20 % overhead and enable memory interleaving for steady performance.

In‑Memory Database
In‑memory databases demand both capacity and data integrity. Use the maximum number of modules your server board supports—typically six to eight of these 4 GB sticks—to reach 24–32 GB total, sufficient for small Redis or Memcached instances. Match identical single‑rank x8 DIMMs across all channels to avoid latency penalties and ensure the ECC protection guards in‑flight data.

High‑Performance Computing
HPC nodes thrive on memory bandwidth. Fill every channel with one or two 4 GB modules (e.g., 8×4 GB = 32 GB in a quad‑channel system) to achieve peak bandwidth via balanced interleaving. Single‑rank, unbuffered DIMMs at 2400 MHz keep latency deterministic; choose CL17 consistency to prevent jitter in tightly coupled parallel jobs. For capacity‑bound simulations, scale to 64 GB using the largest available population, but stay within the platform’s rank‑per‑channel limits.

Verified Compatibility

Rigorously tested server memory. Compatible with Dell PowerEdge T140, R240, HPE ProLiant ML30 Gen10, Lenovo ST250.

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