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| Model | MT72HTS1G72PY-53EE1 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Memory Module |
| Compliance Standards | RoHS |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| Memory Technology | DDR2 |
| Product Voltage | 1.8V |
| RAM Speed | 533MHz |
| RAM Standard | DDR2-533/PC2-4200 |
| Error Identifying | ECC |
| Signal Type | Registered |
| Column Access Strobe (CAS) | CL4 |
| Rank | Quad Rank x4 |
| Quantity of Pins | 240-pin |
| RAM Genre | RDIMM |
This Micron MT72HTS1G72PY-53EE1 8GB DDR2-533 Registered ECC RDIMM is strictly a server-grade module, engineered for legacy enterprise platforms where data integrity and stability under sustained loads are critical, such as virtualization hosts, financial transaction systems, and small-scale in-memory databases. Its quad-rank x4 configuration doubles the logical banks per channel, maximizing memory density in older server chipsets, while the registered signal path and ECC ensure clean command/address integrity and single-bit error correction across all installed ranks, significantly reducing the risk of silent data corruption in mission-critical operations.
1. ECC protection detects and corrects single-bit errors in real time, preventing silent data corruption in financial transaction processing and ensuring long-running analytical workloads retain result integrity.
2. Registered signal buffering offloads the memory controller, enabling fully populated multi-DIMM configurations that scale virtual machine density without sacrificing signal quality.
3. Quad Rank x4 organization doubles the per-rank device count, maximizing each DIMM’s capacity footprint so virtualization hosts can allocate more memory to tenants under strict consolidation ratios.
4. An 8 GB module size supplies sufficient headroom for in-memory database caches, reducing disk I/O latency and accelerating query responses for business intelligence dashboards.
5. CL4 column access latency minimizes the delay between a read command and data delivery, sharpening the response time of latency-sensitive OLTP operations and keeping CPU pipelines efficiently fed.
Designed for server workloads, the MT72HTS1G72PY-53EE1 RDIMM integrates ECC, registered buffering, Quad Rank x4 design, and 8GB density to directly solve critical data-center challenges. ECC detects and corrects single-bit upsets caused by background radiation, preventing silent corruption that could crash a virtualized host or poison a financial database. The registered architecture stabilizes signals across fully populated memory channels, enabling large-scale virtualization clusters to run 24/7 without memory-related instabilities. Quad Rank x4 employs rank interleaving to deliver higher throughput for in-memory databases like Redis and SAP HANA, where concurrent transactions demand low latency. The 8GB capacity per DIMM is essential for DDR2-generation servers, maximizing VM density and extending the useful life of legacy systems. In a virtualized farm, these attributes ensure reliable live migration and uptime; for an in-memory database, they protect transactional integrity while accelerating query response—turning hardware reliability into business resilience.
General Virtualization
For server virtualization workloads demanding reliability, deploy matched pairs of this 8GB registered ECC DDR2 module to populate dual-channel configurations symmetrically. Aim for a total of 32GB (4 modules) or 64GB (8 modules) to accommodate multiple VMs while maintaining error correction. Note that quad-rank modules may force the memory controller to operate at 533MHz or lower, but capacity and stability take priority over raw speed in this scenario.
In-Memory Database
Maximize capacity by filling all available DIMM slots with these 8GB RDIMMs, pushing the server to 128GB or more on supported boards. The registered ECC design ensures data integrity under heavy caching, and the large 8GB density per stick keeps the module count manageable. Be aware that populating all channels with quad-rank DIMMs can reduce command rate to 2T, slightly increasing latency, yet the net gain in RAM size far outweighs this in memory-resident database applications.
High-Performance Computing
Balance bandwidth and capacity by installing identical pairs in each memory channel to sustain dual-channel interleaving. A common HPC node build uses 8 modules (64GB total), with two quad-rank DIMMs per channel, but restrict to one DIMM per channel if the platform imposes speed degradation. While DDR2-533 offers limited throughput by modern standards, the ECC protection and registered topology ensure cluster-scale result accuracy during extended computation runs.
Rigorously tested server memory, compatible with HP ProLiant DL580 G4, Dell PowerEdge 6850, IBM x3850.
Q: Can I mix this MT72HTS1G72PY-53EE1 with other memory modules of different brands or speeds?
A: Mixing is not recommended. Registered ECC modules must match speed, rank, and organization precisely to avoid boot failures or data integrity risks in server environments.
Q: Is this memory compatible with my system?
A: It is designed for servers supporting DDR2-533 registered ECC. Check your Intel 5000/5400 or AMD Opteron platform requires 240-pin Quad Rank x4 RDIMMs and supports 8GB capacity.
Q: What is the recommended DIMM population order for optimal performance?
A: Follow your server board manual. Typically, populate identical Quad Rank RDIMMs starting farthest from the CPU, balancing across memory channels evenly for maximum throughput.
Q: Does this module support overclocking or XMP profiles?
A: No. As a JEDEC-compliant registered ECC server DIMM, it runs strictly at DDR2-533 with CL4 timings and does not support overclocking or XMP profiles.
Q: What warranty and typical failure rate can I expect?
A: This module includes a 1-year warranty. Enterprise-grade ECC DIMMs exhibit very low failure rates under standard operating conditions when properly installed in compatible server systems.