Sun Microsystems 501-7735 8 DIMM CPU/Memory Board

Overview

The Sun Microsystems 8 DIMM CPU/Memory Board (part number 501-7735) is a high-density memory solution designed for Sun server platforms that require reliable, high-performance memory expansion. This board supports up to eight DIMM modules, delivering ample capacity for demanding workloads while maintaining the robust stability Sun systems are known for.

Key Features

• Eight DIMM slots for flexible memory configuration
• Compatible with Sun UltraSPARC and SPARC Enterprise processors
• Supports both registered and unregistered DDR memory types
• Optimized for low latency and high bandwidth data access
• Built-in error detection and correction (EDAC) for mission-critical environments
• Easy installation with standard slot alignment and secure locking mechanism

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Standard 3U rack-mount board
• Memory type: DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 (depending on server generation)
• Maximum capacity: Up to 256 GB total (depending on DIMM size)
• Data bus width: 64-bit per DIMM slot
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
• Power consumption: Typical 15 W per populated slot
• Supported operating systems: Solaris, Linux, BSD variants

Typical Applications

• Enterprise database servers that require large memory footprints
• Virtualization hosts running multiple virtual machines
• High-performance computing clusters needing fast memory access
• Financial trading platforms where low latency is essential
• Scientific research systems that process large data sets

By providing a scalable memory foundation, the Sun 8 DIMM CPU/Memory Board helps extend the life of existing Sun server investments while delivering the performance needed for modern, data-intensive applications.