Description
Why ECC Registered Memory is Important
Error-correcting code (ECC) memory is a type of memory that includes extra error-detection and correction capabilities. ECC Registered memory, such as the Dell 32GB 2933MHz PC4-23400 CL21 ECC Registered DDR4 SDRAM, includes these additional capabilities, which provides several benefits for users:
- Improved data integrity: ECC memory is able to detect and correct single-bit errors, which can occur due to factors such as electromagnetic interference or alpha particle strikes. This improves the integrity of the data stored in memory, which can prevent corruption and data loss.
- Increased reliability: ECC memory helps to improve the overall reliability of the system by detecting and correcting errors that may occur in memory. This can help to reduce system crashes and improve system uptime.
- Better performance in mission-critical systems: ECC memory is commonly used in systems where data integrity and reliability are critical, such as servers, workstations, and scientific computing systems.
- Better performance in virtualized environments: ECC memory can help to improve performance in virtualized environments, such as VMware or Hyper-V, by reducing the number of errors that can occur in memory.
- Better performance in machine learning workloads: ECC memory can help to improve performance in machine learning workloads by reducing the number of errors that can occur in memory.
It’s worth noting that ECC memory is not always necessary, and it depends on the specific use case and the importance of data integrity and reliability for the specific workload.
How the 288-pin Design improves System
The 288-pin design of the Dell 32GB 2933MHz PC4-23400 CL21 ECC Registered DDR4 SDRAM improves system compatibility and performance in several ways:
- Improved compatibility: The 288-pin design is the standard pin layout for DDR4 memory, which means it is compatible with a wide range of systems and motherboards that support DDR4 memory. This ensures that users can easily upgrade their systems with this memory module.
- Increased memory capacity: The 288-pin design allows for a higher number of memory modules to be installed in the system, which can increase the overall memory capacity of the system.
- Improved signal integrity: The 288-pin design allows for a higher number of connections between the memory module and the system, which can improve the integrity of the signals passing between the two. This can improve system performance and stability.
- Lower voltage: The 288-pin design of DDR4 memory uses less voltage than the 240-pin design of DDR3 memory, which can help to reduce power consumption and system heat.
- Better performance for high-bandwidth applications: The 288-pin design allows for faster data transfer speeds between the memory and the system, which can improve performance for high-bandwidth applications such as gaming, video editing, and scientific computing.
It’s worth noting that while the 288-pin design is a standard for DDR4 memory, not all memory modules with 288-pins are the same. Some memory modules may be faster, have higher capacity, or have different features than others.
CL21 CAS latency and its impact on System Performance
CAS latency, or Column Address Strobe latency, is a measure of the delay between the time a memory controller requests data from a memory module and the time the data is available. The CL21 CAS latency of the Dell 32GB 2933MHz PC4-23400 CL21 ECC Registered DDR4 SDRAM has an impact on system performance in the following ways:
- Latency: Lower CAS latency generally means that the memory can access stored data more quickly, which can improve overall system performance. A lower CAS latency value, such as CL21, indicates that the memory can access stored data faster than a higher CAS latency value, such as CL22.
- Latency-sensitive applications: Applications that are sensitive to memory latency, such as gaming, video editing, and scientific computing, can benefit from lower CAS latency memory.
- Bandwidth: CAS latency is not the only factor that affects memory performance. The memory’s bandwidth also plays a role. In general, a memory module with a high bandwidth and low CAS latency will provide better performance than a memory module with a low bandwidth and high CAS latency.
- Timing: The CL21 CAS latency of the Dell 32GB 2933MHz PC4-23400 CL21 ECC Registered DDR4 SDRAM indicates that it takes 21 clock cycles for the memory to respond to a command from the memory controller, which is considered low and would improve the overall performance
It’s worth noting that other factors, such as the memory’s clock speed, also play a role in overall system performance. The impact of CAS latency on performance will also depend on the specific workload and use case.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8WKDY
- Type: Memory (RAM)
- Sub-Type: PC4-23400
- Product Name: 32GB 2RX4 DDR4 Rdimm 2933mhz
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity: 32GB
- Memory Technology: DDR4 SDRAM
- Number Of Modules: 1 X 32GB
- Bus Speed: 2933mhz DDR4-23400/PC4-2933v
- Data Integrity Check: ECC
- Signal Processing: Registered
- Cas Latency Timings: Cl21
- Rank Features: 2rx4
Compatibility
- This Product Is Compatible With The Following Systems:
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R940
- Poweredge R740xd
- Poweredge C6420
- Precision Workstation 7820 Tower
- Precision Workstation T7820xl Tower
- Poweredge T640
- Poweredge Fc640
- Poweredge M640
- Poweredge M640 Vrtx
- Precision Workstation R7920 Xl
- Precision Workstation R7920
- Precision Workstation T7920xl Tower
- Precision Workstation 7920 Tower
- Poweredge C4140
- Poweredge R840
- Poweredge Mx740c
- Poweredge Mx840c
