Replacing the DIMMs in the appliance

About replacing DIMMs

Replacing DIMMs consists of the following procedures:

Supported memory configurations

The following table lists the memory configurations of the DIMMs for the C1200 and C2100.

Appliance	DIMM slots	Required memory configuration
C1200	DIMM 1a (J5E1) and DIMM 1b (J6E2)	3.3V, registered, 2 X 256 MB, SDRAM, PC 133, low-profile
C2100	All six slots	3.3V, registered, 6 X 256 MB, SDRAM, PC 133

Caution
All DIMMS must be listed on the Network Appliance Approved Parts List. Contact Network Appliance Sales to obtain this list. Unapproved DIMMs have not been tested for reliability and might cause system downtime.

Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM from the system motherboard, complete the following steps, using the figure for reference.

Step	Action
1	Open the appliance, as described in Opening the appliance. Make sure that both power cords are unplugged from the appliance.
2	Locate the DIMM you want to remove, press down and outward on the ejectors at the end of the DIMM socket until the DIMM pops free of the socket, then lift the DIMM free.

Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM into the system motherboard, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Align the new DIMM with the socket, making sure that the notches at the end of the DIMM are aligned with the DIMM ejectors. When inserting DIMMs, follow these guidelines: You can only insert the DIMM one way into the DIMM socket. If the DIMM does not fit properly, turn the DIMM 180 degrees and reinsert it into the socket. Ensure that DIMMs are inserted into the correct slots for your appliance model (C1200 or C2100). See Supported memory configurations for correct slot IDs.
2	Press down on the DIMM while pulling up on the ejectors to lock the DIMM into the socket.
3	Close the appliance, as described in Closing the appliance.

Step

Action

Align the new DIMM with the socket, making sure that the notches at the end of the DIMM are aligned with the DIMM ejectors.

When inserting DIMMs, follow these guidelines:

You can only insert the DIMM one way into the DIMM socket. If the DIMM does not fit properly, turn the DIMM 180 degrees and reinsert it into the socket.
Ensure that DIMMs are inserted into the correct slots for your appliance model (C1200 or C2100). See Supported memory configurations for correct slot IDs.

Press down on the DIMM while pulling up on the ejectors to lock the DIMM into the socket.

Close the appliance, as described in Closing the appliance.