NEC N8102-173 1GB DDR-266MHz RDIMM 2Rx8 CL2.5 Memory

Product Description

The NEC N8102-173 is a 1GB memory module belonging to the DDR SDRAM family, operating at a speed of 266MHz (PC2100). This module is a Registered DIMM (RDIMM), which includes an onboard register that buffers command and address signals. This buffering reduces the electrical load on the memory controller, allowing for greater memory capacity and improved signal integrity, a critical feature for server stability and performance. The dual-rank (2Rx8) configuration utilizes eight memory chips per rank, potentially offering performance benefits in certain server memory architectures by allowing the memory controller to access different ranks concurrently. With a CAS Latency (CL) of 2.5, this module specifies the number of clock cycles between the memory controller issuing a read command and the data becoming available. This timing parameter is important for overall memory performance. The 1GB capacity is suitable for entry-level servers or for expanding memory in systems that require smaller increments of DDR memory. Designed for enterprise environments, this NEC RDIMM likely incorporates Registered ECC (Error-Correcting Code) functionality. ECC memory is essential in servers as it can detect and correct single-bit errors, preventing data corruption and system crashes, thereby ensuring higher levels of data integrity and system uptime. The N8102-173 is intended for use in compatible NEC server platforms that require DDR-266MHz RDIMMs with these specific technical attributes.