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Reference Information
ThinkSystem TruDDR5 and TruDDR4 memory delivers trusted, tested, quality, performance, and reliability
throughout the ThinkSystem portfolio. We use the highest quality industry-standard memory components
sourced from Tier 1 DRAM suppliers. Only memory that meets these strict requirements are selected for
memory in Lenovo servers. It is then compatibility tested and tuned on every ThinkSystem server to
maximize reliability.
In addition, Lenovo memory DIMMs for servers have a unique signature programmed into them so your
system can verify that TruDDR5 and TruDDR4 memory is installed in your system. Since the memory will
be authenticated, memory stretch goals are enabled only when TruDDR4 memory DIMMs are detected.
Together with lower power consumption, these new DIMMs can provide the lowest TCO for data centers.
For more information on DDR5 memory, see the Lenovo Press paper, Introduction to DDR5 Memory,
available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1618.
For more information on DDR5 memory, see the Lenovo Press paper, Introduction to DDR5 Memory,
available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1618.
9x4 RDIMMs (also known as EC4 RDIMMs) are a new lower-cost DDR5 memory option supported in
ThinkSystem V3 servers. 9x4 DIMMs offer the same performance as standard RDIMMs (known as 10x4 or
EC8 modules), however they support lower fault-tolerance characteristics. Standard RDIMMs and 3DS
RDIMMs support two 40-bit subchannels (that is, a total of 80 bits), whereas 9x4 RDIMMs support two 36-
bit subchannels (a total of 72 bits). The extra bits in the subchannels allow standard RDIMMs and 3DS
RDIMMs to support Single Device Data Correction (SDDC), however 9x4 RDIMMs do not support SDDC.
Note, however, that all DDR5 DIMMs, including 9x4 RDIMMs, support Bounded Fault correction, which
enables the server to correct most common types of DRAM failures.
For more information on DDR5 memory, see the Lenovo Press paper, Introduction to DDR5 Memory,
available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1618.
9x4 RDIMMs (also known as Optimized or EC4 RDIMMs) are a new lower-cost DDR5 memory option
supported in ThinkSystem V3 servers. 9x4 DIMMs offer the same performance as standard RDIMMs
(known as 10x4 or EC8 modules), however they support lower fault-tolerance characteristics. Standard
RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs support two 40-bit subchannels (that is, a total of 80 bits), whereas 9x4
RDIMMs support two 36-bit subchannels (a total of 72 bits). The extra bits in the subchannels allow
standard RDIMMs and 3DS RDIMMs to support Single Device Data Correction (SDDC), however 9x4
RDIMMs do not support SDDC. Note, however, that all DDR5 DIMMs, including 9x4 RDIMMs, support
Bounded Fault correction, which enables the server to correct most common types of DRAM failures.
For more information on DDR5 memory, see the Lenovo Press paper, Introduction to DDR5 Memory,
available from https://lenovopress.com/lp1618.
Server Support
Configurations notes:
Some 2666 MHz memory is only supported with Gen 1 Xeon Scalable processors (codenamed
"Skylake"), whereas other 2666 MHz memory is only supported with Gen 2 Xeon Scalable
processors (codenamed "Cascade Lake"). These are indicated with the (1) and (2) footnotes in the
table, respectively.
2933 MHz memory is not supported by Intel Xeon SP Gen 1 processors
The support of 32GB UDIMMs on ST50, ST250, SR150 and SR250 requires a Intel Xeon E Series
processor and UEFI firmware ISE114H or later
2666 MHz Persistent Memory is only supported by Intel Xeon SP Gen 2 processors
3200 MHz Persistent Memory is only supported by Intel Xeon SP Gen 3 processors
Some servers support mixing memory speeds; all memory will operate at the lowest speed
Note: Lenovo branded memory shipped as option part numbers, as FRU service parts, or installed in
the factory as part of a CTO order, may contain memory parts that exceed the technical specification of
what is printed on the DIMM label or is stated in the DIMM ordering information. Your server's system
UEFI firmware may need to be updated to support such DIMMs.
See the following Lenovo Support Tips for additional information:
DDR4 memory backwards compatibility: HT509191
DDR5 memory backwards compatibility: TT1185
The following tables list the ThinkSystem servers that are compatible, grouped by server form factor or
processor - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.