interpreting stickers on RAM

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Does anyone know how to read the labels on RAM? Or have a link to a good resource for reading the labels?

Here's why I'm asking:

I have a third-party Dell server in my rack. The vendor sent us additional memory to install, but it doesn't work. The single stick already installed says PC3-10600E and the one they sent me says PC3-10600U. The *U one does not work, even by itself. I'm trying to figure out the difference between *E and *U.

What's a 3rd-party Dell server? Does someone rebrand Tier1 servers? — mfinni, Oct 03 '12 at 13:51
third-party, as in not mine. it's provided by a vendor for use on my network. — longneck, Oct 03 '12 at 13:54

score 11 · Accepted Answer · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:14

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It's the difference between ECC, Registered and Unbuffered RAM. (E, R, U)

You want more of the "E" RAM if that's what was there in the first place. Typically, they do not mix. The server should have RAM and DIMM population guidelines listed on the chassis cover.

Also see: HP DL160 G6 memory PC3-10600R vs PC3-10600E

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:14

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answered Oct 03 '12 at 13:50

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It seems the E designation at the end is a pretty uncommon way to state that it's ECC RAM. This becomes more difficult to interpret when they list ECC with the E designation... It seems like mostly HP RAM does this, but I did find some Samsung sticks using the same convention. – kayleeFrye_onDeck Nov 15 '16 at 02:22

interpreting stickers on RAM

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