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RDIMM and CMM installation order

This section provides information about the installation order of DDR5 RDIMMs mixed with CXL memory modules (CMMs).

Memory installation guidelines

  • CMMs are only supported in server configurations with four processors.

  • CMM channel: number of devices per root port, with root ports separated by +, e.g. 2+2+2+2 = four root ports populated with two devices per root port

  • CMM modes:
    • 1LM+Vol = Native DDR5 (1LM) and (volatile) CMM visible to software (SW) as separate tiers, separately interleaved

    • Hetero x12 = DDR5 and (volatile) CMM interleaved together in one 12-way set
      Note
      The Hetero mode is not supported with LCC processors. For specific models of LCC processors, see the Processors section in SR860 V4 Product Guide.
  • To set the CMM mode, go to UEFI Setup > System Settings > Memory > CXL Memory Module > Memory Mode.

Table 1. Installation rule for each processor
DDR5 RDIMMs per socketCMM per socket
Total DIMMsSlot 0Slot 1RDIMM modeCMM modeTotal CMMsCMM channels
8 x 96 GB (2Rx4)N/AIndependent/Mirroring1LM+Vol4 x 96 GB2+2
8 x 128 GB (2Rx4)N/AIndependent/Mirroring1LM+Vol4 x 128 GB2+2
8 x 128 GB (2Rx4)N/AIndependentHetero4 x 128 GB2+2