Servers can be categorized in number of processors; by application (front-end, back-end, edge); by form factor (blade, rack, tower); by platform (RISC/Unix, Linux, Windows); or by segment (entry-level, midrange, high-end). Each server type needs memory modules with the right combination of density, speed, bandwidth, form factor, and height.
Micron’s broad server memory product offerings provide you all the flexibility to design in the right memory solution without compromises. For blade, rack, and other small-form-factor applications, we have a complete line of MiniDIMMs, VLP Mini-DIMMs, VLP RDIMMs, and SODIMMs. For high-density, high-performance memory required in bandwidth-intensive servers, we have DDR2-533/DDR2-667 RDIMMs and FBDIMMs. For servers that must achieve an economy/density balance, we offer ECC UDIMMs.
And to support this array of memory modules, we have a myriad of simulation models and technical notes that apply to servers and server memory.
SSDs Prove That They're Real-World Ready
While HDDs remain the practical choice for many applications, their heavy power use, performance limitations, and fragility force design tradeoffs and limitations—if only there were other storage options. Enter SSDs. If you think NAND SSDs are still a few years away from serious adoption, think again. The blazing-fast performance of Micron's second-generation SSDs (250 MB/s read/write speeds) makes them a compelling solution for HDD replacement in multiple applications—today.
Learn more about how Micron SSDs can open new possibilities for your storage application.
Power-Saving Module Solutions for Servers
Energy efficiency is a growing global concern—one that has prompted us to find a way to maximize energy savings at the microchip level. Our Aspen Memory product line is a growing family of power-saving solutions.
Download the Aspen Memory technology flyer to find out more about our energy-efficient, low-voltage reduced chip count (RCC) modules for servers, or visit Micron’s Data Center Memory-Power Calculator to estimate just how much you could save.
High Performance, Low Profile – VLP RDIMMs
Micron's VLP products provide higher performance and operability while taking up substantially less space than traditional DIMMs. Their unique architecture allows for greater airflow, which can help reduce thermal problems. And VLP Mini-RDIMMs are backward-compatible in existing Mini-DIMM sockets, providing immediate benefits without redesign. Learn more on Micron's VLP RDIMM and VLP Mini-RDIMM, and VLP SORDIMM pages.
Micron's Intel-Validated Fully Buffered DIMMs – No More Compromises
FBDIMMs are the high-speed, high-density system memory solution for servers, workstations, networking equipment, and high-end desktop computers. Before FBDIMMs, designers had to compromise between high speeds and high density. Now they can have both. Learn more; see the FBDIMM product page, or view Kevin Kilbuck's FBDIMM overview presentation: "Unleashing Server Capacity" or download the slides.Â