ClearCube A1010 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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The A1010 single-processor blade allows upgrading the memory from
the factory configuration of 512 MB to as high as 4 GB. For optimum
compatibility, always use memory modules from ClearCube.
MEMORY CONFIGURATIONS
The A1010 features four memory slots that accept 184-pin DDR400
SDRAM DIMMs. The memory is organized in two pairs of sockets, and
can operate in interleaved or non-interleaved memory mode. Use only
non-ECC, non-registered memory with the A1010 blade.
The A1010
can work with a single DIMM, as well as with a combination
of DIMMs of different sizes and speeds. When equal size DIMMs are
used in pairs, the memory controller on the A1010 uses interleaved
memory to give better performance.
The memory channels are color-coded. Channel A has blue sockets.
Channel B has black sockets. ClearCube recommends populating
Channel A first.
Note: Using mismatched DIMMs incurs a performance penalty. With
equal-sized DIMMs, a mismatch in speed or timing causes the system
to run at the slower of the two DIMMs. With mismatched sizes, the sys-
tem always runs in non-interleaved mode at the slower speed or timing
of the two DIMMs.
A1010
Memory Upgrade
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
Channel A – Populate First Channel B – Populate Second
A1010 Blade

ClearCube Technology 8834 Capital of Texas Hwy N Austin, Texas 78759 voice 512 652 3500 www.clearcube.com
G020089-A rev 8/15/2006
RoHS
WEEE Disposal Guidelines
In the European Union, this electronic
product falls under the European
Directive (2002/96/EC) WEEE. When it
reaches the end of its useful life or is
no longer wanted, it should not be dis-
carded with conventional waste, but
disposed of at an approved designated
recycling and/or treatment facility.
Laws are different in each country, so
please check with your local authori-
ties for proper disposal instructions.
For assistance, contact ClearCube at
[email protected]
UPGRADING MEMORY
Observe suitable anti-static procedures whenever you work on blades. To
upgrade memory for an A1010, do the following:
1. Power down the blade, and remove it from the A3000 chassis.
CAUTION: Some surfaces may be hot.
2. Place the blade on a suitable flat surface.
3. Remove the three 6-32 screws that retain the top cover.
4.
Slide the top cover back and rotate to remove from chassis.
5. Pull the tabs on the sides of the memory socket away from the DIMM
socket. If necessary, remove any existing memory.
6. Insert each new DIMM into its socket, pressing gently to seat it com-
pletely. Push the tabs on the sides of the memory socket toward the DIMM
so that they latch.
7. Replace the top cover panel, ensuring that the side walls of the cover are
on the outside of the flanges on the base frame.
8. Replace the three 6-32 screws that retain the top cover.
9. Replace the blade in the A3000 chassis.
10. Replace the bezel.
11. Depress the power button on the back of the blade to power it on.
For more information about the A1010 blade and A3000 chassis system,
please see the A Series Data Center Products User’s Guide or contact
ClearCube Technical Support.
Email: [email protected]
Website: support.clearcube.com
In the US [phone]
Outside the US [phone]