Latest 8 and 16GB DDR3 DIMMs

Latest 8- and 16GB DDR3 DIMMs target 1U blade server applications

SMART’s latest DDR3 CoolFlex very low profile (VLP; 18.3mm) and standard height (30mm) registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) combine leading-edge DDR3 technology with state-of-the-art flexible substrate technology to double system memory capacity.

The new 8GB VLP DDR3 RDIMM, enable blade OEM designers to populate their boards with up to six 8GB DIMMs per processor while using vertical sockets and the new 16GB standard height CoolFlex RDIMM, which uses off-the-shelf 2Gb 512Mx4 DRAMs is configured as a quad-rank solution.

SMART’s CoolFlex DIMMs operate at data rates up to DDR3-1333 (or PC3-10600) and uses off-the-shelf DDR3 DRAMs to lower cost

Smart’s CoolFlex is a proven technology that doubles memory density, reduces cost, and leverages multi-source DRAM supply chains with reliable, high-speed, thermally enhanced DDR3 DIMMs. Configured as dual-rank 1024Mx72, SMART’s CoolFlex 8GB VLP RDIMM enable blade OEM designers to populate their boards with up to six 8GB DIMMs per processor while using vertical sockets. With this new RDIMM, one 4-way 1U blade can be configured with up to 192GB of memory capacity. Using off-the-shelf 2Gb 512Mx4 DRAMs, SMART’s 16GB standard height CoolFlex RDIMM is configured as a quad-rank solution. Both the 8GB and 16GB CoolFlex modules target Intel®-based server systems.

According to Mike Rubino, SMART’s Vice President of Worldwide Engineering the combination of CoolFlex and DDR3 technologies delivers a practical and cost-effective high-density alternative to more expensive modules based on dual-die package (DDP) or quad-die package (QDP): “The latest hybrid blade and server solutions combine computing power, virtualization, and storage, which are driving the need for higher memory capacity per processor core. OEM customers will need to use 16GB quad-rank RDIMMs to maximize functionality because DDR3 systems are equipped with a limited number of DIMM sockets per processor. SMART has expanded its CoolFlex lineup in anticipation of this growing industry need for high density DDR3 modules” Rubino said.

SMART’s CoolFlex 8GB VLP RDIMM is available now and the 16GB RDIMM is scheduled for release Q2 09. For specific part numbers and ordering information, please see the table below.

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