Add Memory to the Server
 | Caution - These procedures require that you handle components that are sensitive to ESD. Follow antistatic practices to avoid damage or component failure. |
Customers can perform this procedure, but the server must first be completely powered down and all power cords unplugged. See Component Service Categories for more information about cold-service procedures.
- Review the memory riser and DIMM configuration rules.
- Prepare the system for service.
- Unplug the power cords.
- Remove the memory risers.
- Remove any DIMM fillers installed on the memory risers.
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Determine your upgrade path.
- If you are adding DIMMs to the memory risers only, ensure the new DIMMs have the same rank classification as the DIMMs already installed on the motherboard.
- If you are upgrading all of the memory in the server, remove all of the existing DIMMs on the memory risers and the motherboard.
- Install the new DIMMs.
- Install the memory risers.
- Return the server to operation.
- Enable and verify the new DIMMs.