General

Engineer's Note

This 96 GB DDR5-5600 RDIMM is engineered for enterprise server platforms, delivering the data integrity and reliability required for memory-intensive workloads such as virtualization and in-memory databases. Its dual-rank x4 configuration and registered signal architecture ensure stable operation at 5600 MT/s, while on-die ECC correction safeguards critical in-flight data against single-bit errors.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The 96 GB capacity per module enables significantly higher memory density per server node, allowing virtualization-heavy environments to host more VMs and large in-memory databases to scale without costly chassis expansion.
2. DDR5 memory technology doubles the burst length and delivers higher intrinsic bandwidth, accelerating real-time analytics and AI inference workloads that depend on rapid data movement.
3. Registered signal type buffers the command and address lines, stabilizing multi-DIMM configurations so hyperscale and enterprise servers can populate all channels without sacrificing signal integrity.
4. ECC actively detects and corrects single-bit memory errors, providing the essential data protection required for financial transactions, scientific computing, and long-running mission-critical processes.
5. Operating at 5600 MT/s, this module supplies ample sustained throughput to keep next-generation server CPUs fed, reducing latency bubbles under simultaneous heavy network and storage I/O.

Why These Specs Matter

The MTC40F204WS1RC56BBZ is a 96GB DDR5-5600 Registered DIMM purpose-built for modern server infrastructure, where data integrity and uptime are non-negotiable. In dense virtualization clusters running dozens of virtual machines, the generous 96GB capacity eliminates memory contention, while the registered clock driver buffers control signals so all channels remain stable under full load—preventing silent crashes that stem from signal degradation. ECC technology silently corrects single-bit errors caused by background radiation or electrical noise, a critical line of defense that stops transient bit flips before they corrupt a financial transaction or cascade into database inconsistencies. For real-world in-memory databases like SAP HANA or large Redis instances, the module’s dual-rank x4 organization interleaves access across two internal ranks, raising sustained bandwidth well above single-rank designs. Combined with 5600MT/s throughput, this means your analytics queries complete faster and virtualized workloads run with fewer unexplained interruptions, translating directly to stronger service reliability, lower total cost of ownership, and absolute confidence in every byte of operational data.

Endurance & Reliability

This 96GB DDR5-5600 Registered ECC RDIMM is a server-class module designed for data-center reliability. Below are capacity planning guidelines for typical enterprise workloads.

General Virtualization
Start with two modules (192 GB) to enable basic consolidation. For 8-channel servers, populate all channels with one module each (768 GB) to deliver maximum 1DPC bandwidth at full 5600 MT/s. Reserve populating a second module per channel for when dense VM memory footprints outweigh the slight frequency trade-off.

In-Memory Database
Fill every available memory channel with one 96 GB DIMM to sustain rated speed and symmetric access. A dual-socket platform running 16 modules provides 1.5 TB of ECC-protected capacity with optimal throughput. Registered DIMMs and the CL46 ECC design maintain data integrity during large in-memory transactions.

High-Performance Computing
Memory bandwidth is the top priority. Configure exactly one module per channel (1DPC) to keep the memory bus at 5600 MT/s. Twelve modules in a 12-channel node yield 1.15 TB of high-bandwidth memory. Only move to 2DPC if working sets demand more capacity, accepting the resulting frequency derating.

Verified Compatibility

Rigorously tested, compatible with Dell PowerEdge R760, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11, Lenovo ThinkSystem SR650 V3, and Supermicro servers.

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