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Green 240-pin DDR3 DIMM with black heatsink and gold contacts

Black Diamond Memory

Black Diamond Memory BD16G1600MTR97 16GB DDR3 1600 ECC Registered server RAM

SKU CH-G4B6-JAZ2D MPN BD16G1600MTR97

16 GB DDR3 1600 ECC registered server memory with a 240-pin VLP design

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • Buffer typeRegistered
  • Memory rank2Rx4
  • Product type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
  • Key featuresServer Memory

Capacity 16GB

  • 16GB DDR3 1600 capacity supports demanding server workloads
  • ECC Registered design detects and corrects data errors automatically
  • 2Rx4 rank organisation enables high-density memory configurations
  • 240-pin DDR3 form factor fits standard server DIMM slots
  • VLP low-profile height allows installation in space-constrained chassis

Server-grade DDR3 capacity

This 16 GB DDR3 1600 module adds registered ECC memory to compatible servers. The dual-rank 2Rx4 organisation suits platforms that require registered DIMMs for stability. It targets administrators who need to expand capacity on existing DDR3 infrastructure.

Registered ECC upgrade path

The module replaces unbuffered or non-ECC DIMMs when the platform demands registered operation with error correction. The jump is worth it when the server chipset requires registered signalling or when workloads need ECC protection for data integrity. It does not suit systems that accept only unbuffered memory.

Sustained throughput behaviour

Registered buffering reduces electrical load on the memory controller during continuous operation. ECC correction handles single-bit errors without halting the system under prolonged load. The DDR3 1600 speed maintains consistent bandwidth for typical server workloads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in ECC Server RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $111.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 6,523 comparable items (median $188.99).
Total capacity 16 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 6,064 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $7.00 per GB
Typical for this category: the median of 6,064 items is $7.25 per GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Diamond Memory
Product lineVLP
Model nameBD16G1600MTR97
Total capacity16 GB
Product type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Memory
ECC supportYes
Buffer typeRegistered
Memory rank2Rx4
Size & build
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size178 × 76 × 51 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the 240-pin DDR3 DIMM fit a standard server memory slot?

Yes, the module uses the industry-standard 240-pin DDR3 form factor used by registered server platforms.

What BIOS setting must be enabled after installing this registered ECC memory?

Enable ECC error checking in the BIOS so the server can use the module's error-correction capability.

When should this 16GB DDR3 1600 module be replaced?

Replace it if memory diagnostics report uncorrectable ECC errors or if the server fails to recognise the full 16GB capacity.

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