Table 11. DIMM installation sequence (Independent mode/normal mode) (continued)2 processors installedNumber of DIMM installed Installation sequence (connectors)10 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 1612 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16Memory mirroring population sequenceTable 12. DIMM installation sequence (mirror mode)2 processors installedNumber of DIMM installed Installation sequence (connectors)8 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 1610 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 1612 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16Memory rank sparing population sequenceTable 13. DIMM installation sequence (sparing mode)Note: Signle-rank RDIMM is not supported by sparing. If you install signle-rank RDIMM, it switches to theindependent mode automatically.2 processors installedNumber of DIMM installed Installation sequence (connectors)2 4, 124 4, 5, 12, 136 1, 4, 5, 9, 12, 138 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13, 1610 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 1612 1, 2, 4, 5,7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16Install a DIMMUse this information to install a DIMM.Before you install a DIMM:1. Read the following section(s) to ensure that you work safely.• “Installation Guidelines” on page 30Attention: Memory modules are sensitive to static discharge and require special handling. In addition to thestandard guidelines for “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 32:• Always wear an electrostatic-discharge strap when removing or installing memory modules. Electrostatic-discharge gloves can also be used.• Never hold two or more memory modules together so that they touch. Do not stack memory modulesdirectly on top of each other during storage.Chapter 3. Solution hardware setup 47