narten@cs.albany.edu (Thomas Narten) (12/12/89)
I'm trying to understand how the SPARCserver memory modules are put together. I'll start by stating what I think happens (corrections please): 1) the server comes with slots for 8 chips; the default configuration is 8 1meg SIMMs 2) to add more memory, one must purchase a memory expansion card; it contains 16 slots, and the server can support 2 expansions for a total of 40 slots. 3) Currently, Sun is the only supplier of the expansion cards (though they will become available via 3rd party next year). 4) 1 meg SIMMs can be replaced by 4 meg SIMMs when they become available -- which is now via 3rd party. Questions: 1) Is the above description correct? 2) Is it possible to pull out the 1 meg SIMS and replace them with 4 meg SIMS? (We're looking for an alternative to buying the expansion board). If so, do all 8 chips have to be upgraded? That is, can the server run with only 4 4 meg SIMMs? Has anyone attempted such a feat? Thanks, Thomas Narten