IBM 81Y8956 X3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board

IBM 81Y8956 X3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board
IBM 81Y8956 X3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board
The IBM X3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board (part number 81Y8956) is a high-performance add-on designed to increase the memory capacity of IBM System x3650 and x3950 servers. By providing additional DIMM slots, this board enables organizations to run lar... Read More
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$127.95
  • In Stock: 7
  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Model or Part: 81Y8956
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview

The IBM X3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board (part number 81Y8956) is a high-performance add-on designed to increase the memory capacity of IBM System x3650 and x3950 servers. By providing additional DIMM slots, this board enables organizations to run larger databases, virtualization workloads and in-memory analytics with greater efficiency.

Key Features

  • Supports up to 256 GB of DDR3 memory per server
  • Compatible with standard 240-pin RDIMM and LRDIMM modules
  • Plug-and-play installation with no BIOS updates required
  • Optimized for low latency and high bandwidth data transfer
  • Built with robust components that meet IBM reliability standards

Technical Specifications

  • Form factor: 2U rackmount board
  • Memory type: DDR3 1333/1066 MHz
  • Number of slots: 8 DIMM sockets
  • Maximum capacity per slot: 32 GB
  • Operating voltage: 1.5 V
  • Supported operating systems: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi

Applications

  • Enterprise database servers that require large memory footprints
  • Virtualization hosts running multiple VM instances
  • High performance computing clusters for scientific simulations
  • In-memory analytics platforms such as SAP HANA or Hadoop
  • Any workload where increased RAM improves response time and throughput

The X3690 X5 Memory Expansion Board delivers a cost-effective way to boost server memory without replacing the entire system, helping IT teams extend the life of existing hardware while meeting growing performance demands.