ThinkServer PC DDR2 FBDIMM and PC DDR2 SDRAM Memory options boost overall performance of ThinkServer solutions

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Lenovo United States Hardware Announcement 108-683, dated September 30, 2008

ThinkServer PC2-5300 DDR2 FBDIMM and PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM Memory options boost overall performance of ThinkServer solutions

Table of contents

2 Key prerequisites 2 Product number

2 Availability date 3 Supplemental information

2 Additional information 12Prices

At a glance

ThinkServer memory upgrades offer a cost-effective solution to boost overall performance and meet increasing application needs.

PC2-6400 CL6 DDR2 SDRAM memory

• Test-proven 100% compatible on listed ThinkServer Systems1

• Meets stringent ThinkServer reliability standards for memory products

• Maximum data transfer rate of up to 6,400 MBps2

• 240-pin UDIMM with gold-plated leads

• Lead-free and RoHS compliant

• Serial presence detect and decode functions

• Lenovo® Limited Warranty

• Authenticity seal on every UDIMM PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 FBDIMM memory

• Test-proven 100% compatible on listed ThinkServer Systems1

• Meets stringent ThinkServer reliability standards for memory products

• Maximum data transfer rate of up to 5,300 MBps2

• Enabled for Advanced ECC, memory mirroring, and memory (spare)

• 240-pin FBDIMM with gold-plated leads

• Serial presence detect and decode functions

• Lenovo Limited Warranty

• Authenticity seal on every FBDIMM For technical support:

• Call the Support Center at 800-426-7378

• or

• Request technical information via the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support

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Overview

Memory is one of the most vital components to keep your ThinkServer operating at maximum performance and push the boundaries of productivity for all of your server applications such as, transactions, e-commerce, or file and printing services.

ThinkServer 1GB and 2GB PC2-6400 CL6 DDR2 SDRAM memory are perfect for single processor servers as they provide Error Correction Code (ECC) and high performance. These memory modules are an inexpensive way to boost your server's performance.

ThinkServer 1GB, 2GB,

PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 FBDIMM memory is designed for applications that require higher data transfer bandwidth and scalable memory capacities.

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Compatible systems indicated in the Hardware requirements -- ThinkServer systems section.

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Data transfer rate may vary based upon many factors and is often less than the maximum possible.

Key prerequisites

Refer to the Hardware requirements section for a list of supported systems.

Availability date

September 30, 2008

Additional information

All offers are subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice. Lenovo is not responsible for photographic or typographic errors.

Lenovo makes no representation or warranty regarding third-party products or services.

Product number

Part Description number ThinkServer 1GB PC2-6400 CL6 DDR2 (800MHz) SDRAM 45J6188 ThinkServer 2GB PC2-6400 CL6 DDR2 (800MHz) SDRAM 45J6189 ThinkServer 1GB PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 (667MHz) FBDIMM 45J6191 ThinkServer 2GB PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 (667MHz) FBDIMM 45J6192

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Supplemental information

ThinkServer 1GB PC2-6400 CL6 DDR2 (800MHz) SDRAM (45J6188) Technical information

Performance specifications

• Speed: 800 MHz

• Pins: 240

• Pin Alloy: Gold

• Parity: ECC

• RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Power and component

• JEDEC Standard 1.8V +/- 0.1V Power Supply

• CAS Latency: 6 clock cycles

• Form Factor: SDRAM UDIMM

• 8 Banks

• Bi-directional Differential Data-Strobe

• Off-Chip Driver (OCD) Impedance Adjustment

• On die Termination with selectable values(50/75/150 ohms or disable)

• Partial Array Self Refresh

• Package: FBGA

• 1 GB is single rank Physical specifications Single rank memory:

• Approximate height: 133.35 mm (5.254 in)

• Approximate depth: 2.7 mm (0.1064 in)

• Approximate width: 30.00 (1.182 in

• Approximate weight: 0.1 kg (0.2 lb)

Operating environment

• Temperature: 0° to 85°C (32° to 185°F)

• Relative humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) ENERGY STAR-Compliant

No

Hardware requirements

This option is supported on the following servers:

Machine

Server types Models TS100 6431 All TS100 6432 All TS100 6433 All TS100 6434 All RS110 6435 All RS110 6436 All

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RS110 6437 All RS110 6438 All Planning information

Installation time 30 minutes

To install, follow the system's Hardware Maintenance Manual available through Lenovo Support at

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Packaging

One box (plain brown box -- not packaged for consumer)

Shipment group

• Memory module

• Warranty flyer

Security, auditability, and control

This product uses the security and auditability features of the system on which it is installed.

Terms and conditions

Field-installable Yes Customer setup Yes Warranty period* 3 years Service type CRU Maintenance agreement No Optional upgrade No Licensed programs No

All other terms and conditions are the same as those applicable to the Lenovo machine type in which the feature is installed.

* To obtain copies of the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty, contact your reseller or call Lenovo. In the United States, call 800-426-7378, or write to:

Warranty Information 500 Park Offices Drive

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Attn: Dept ZPYA/B500

Help and service information -- Features and options

During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be obtained by accessing Lenovo's online services (requires internet access account, not included) or calling the Support Center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new Lenovo option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your Lenovo option is installed in an Lenovo computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.

Accessing Lenovo online services http://www.lenovo.com/support Placing the call to Lenovo

Use one of the following numbers when calling Lenovo for technical support:

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• Within the United States, call the Support Center at 800-426-7378.

• Within Canada

– For support, call HelpPC at 800-565-3344.

– For more information or to place an order, call 800-465-7999.

• Outside the United States and Canada, contact your HelpWare® number, your place of purchase, or your local sales office.

ThinkServer 2GB PC2-6400 CL6 DDR2 (800MHz) SDRAM (45J6189)

Product positioning

ThinkServer PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory are meant to provide customers looking to improve the overall performance of single processor ThinkServer systems. This memory is a very cost-effective solution to boost performance for transactional applications such as file and print services and Web hosting.

Technical information

• Speed: 800 MHz

• Pins: 240

• Pin Alloy: Gold

• Parity: ECC

• RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Power and component

• JEDEC Standard 1.8V +/- 0.1V Power Supply

• CAS Latency: 6 clock cycles

• Form Factor: SDRAM UDIMM

• 8 Banks

• Bi-directional Differential Data-Strobe

• Off-Chip Driver (OCD) Impedance Adjustment

• On die Termination with selectable values (50/75/150 ohms or disable)

• Package: FBGA

• 2 GB is dual rank Physical specifications Dual rank memory:

• Approximate width: 30.00 mm (1.182 in)

• Approximate weight: 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) Operating environment

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No

Machine

Server type Model TS100 6431 All TS100 6432 All TS100 6433 All TS100 6434 All RS110 6435 All RS110 6436 All RS110 6437 All RS110 6438 All

Planning information

Packaging

Shipment group

• Memory module

• Warranty flyer

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During the warranty period, support for a warranty related issue can be obtained by accessing Lenovo's online services (requires Internet access account, not included) or calling the Support Center, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer any questions regarding your new Lenovo option. Response time will vary depending on the number and nature of calls received. If you need warranty service, return or exchange is available. In addition, if your Lenovo option is installed in an Lenovo computer, you may be entitled to service at your location. For general questions related to the use of your options, fee-based support is available. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.

Accessing Lenovo online services http://www.lenovo.com/support

Placing the call to Lenovo

• Within Canada

• Outside the United States and Canada, contact your HelpWare number, your place of purchase, or your local sales office.

ThinkServer 1GB PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 (667MHz) FBDIMM

ThinkServer PC2-5300 DDR2 FBDIMM memory are meant to provide customers with the ability to not only improve overall performance of dual processor ThinkServer systems, but also provide additional data integrity with Advanced ECC, Memory Mirroring, and Memory Spare technologies. This memory is cost- effective and provides additional value for critical applications. Memory system architecture perspective, FB-DIMM is fully differentiated from Registered DIMM and Unbuffered DIMM. New technologies are integrated into this solution in order to achieve such a high reliability and availability solution.

Technical information

• Speed: 667 MHz

• Pins: 240

• Pin Alloy: Gold

• Parity: ECC

• RAM Type: DDR2 Fully-Buffered DIMM Power and component

• JEDEC standard 1.8V +/- 0.1V power supply

• CAS latency: 5 clock cycles

• Form factor: SDRAM FBDIMM

• Eight banks

• Buffer interface with high-speed differential point-to-point link

• Channel error detection and reporting

• Channel fail over mode support

• Serial presence detect EEPROM

• Automatic DDR2 DRAM bus and channel calibration

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• On die termination with selectable values (50/75/150 ohms or disable)

• Package: FBGA

• 1 GB is single rank Physical specifications

• 1 Rank Memory:

– Approximate height: 133.35 mm (5.254 in) – Approximate depth: 8.2 mm (0.322 in) – Approximate width: 30.35 (1.182 in) – Approximate weight: 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) Operating environment

No

Machine

Server type Model TD100 6398 All TD100 6419 All TD100 6429 All TD100x 4206 All TD100x 4205 All RD120 6444 All RD120 6445 All RD120 6446 All RD120 6447 All Planning information

Packaging

Shipment group

• Memory module

• Warranty flyer

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• Within Canada

ThinkServer 2GB PC2-5300 CL5 DDR2 (667MHz) FBDIMM (45J6192)

ThinkServer PC2-5300 DDR2 FBDIMM memory are meant to provide customers with the ability to not only improve overall performance of dual processor ThinkServer systems, but also provide additional data integrity with Advanced ECC, Memory Mirroring and Memory Spare technologies.

This memory is cost- effective and provide additional value for critical applications. Memory system architecture perspective, FB-DIMM is fully differentiated from Registered DIMM and Unbuffered DIMM. New technologies are integrated into this solution in order to achieve such a high reliability and availability solution.

Technical information Performance specifications

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• Speed: 667 MHz

• Pins: 240

• Pin Alloy: Gold

• Parity: ECC

• RAM Type: DDR2 Fully-Buffered DIMM Power and component

• JEDEC standard 1.8V +/- 0.1V power supply

• CAS latency: 5 clock cycles

• Form factor: SDRAM FBDIMM

• Eight banks

• Buffer interface with high-speed differential point-to-point link

• Channel error detection and reporting

• Channel fail over mode support

• Serial presence detect EEPROM

• Automatic DDR2 DRAM bus and channel calibration

• On die termination with selectable values (50/75/150 ohms or disable)

• Package: FBGA

• 2 GB is dual rank Physical specifications Dual rank memory:

• Approximate width: 30.35 mm (1.182 in)

• Approximate weight: 0.1 kg (0.2 lb) Operating environment

No

Machine

Server type Model TD100 6398 All TD100 6419 All TD100 6429 All TD100x 4206 All TD100x 4205 All RD120 6444 All RD120 6445 All RD120 6446 All RD120 6447 All Planning information

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Packaging

Shipment group

• Memory module

• Warranty flyer

• Within Canada

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Prices

Part List

Description number price*

1GB PC2-6400 ECC DDR2 800MHz SDRAM DIMM/Un- buffered

45J6188 $ 39

2GB PC2-6400 ECC DDR2 800MHz SDRAM DIMM/Un- buffered

45J6189 129

1GB PC2-5300 CL5 ECC DDR2 667MHz FBDIMM

45J6191 79

2GB PC2-5300 CL5 ECC DDR2 667MHz FBDIMM

45J6192 120

*List price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary.

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