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Black Diamond Memory

Black Diamond Memory BD8GX21600MTR23 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3 1600 ECC Registered Server RAM

SKU CH-QHVA-7YNJD MPN BD8GX21600MTR23

16GB dual-channel DDR3 kit with ECC registered modules at 1600MHz CL11 for server reliability

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11-14
  • Buffer typeRegistered
  • Memory rank2Rx4

Capacity 16GB (2 x 8GB)

  • ECC registered design protects data integrity in servers
  • 16GB dual-channel kit (2 x 8GB) doubles memory bandwidth
  • DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 speed handles demanding workloads
  • CL11 11-11-11-14 timings deliver low-latency response
  • 240-pin DDR3 form factor fits registered DIMM slots

16GB DDR3 ECC Registered Kit

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3 1600 modules built for server platforms that require registered memory with error correction. The PC3 12800 rating and CL11 timing deliver standard throughput for supported enterprise boards.

Upgrade from unbuffered or non-ECC DDR3

Systems running consumer-grade DDR3 without error correction or registration can migrate to this kit when data integrity and signal stability become requirements. The jump is worthwhile when the motherboard and CPU explicitly support registered ECC modules.

Steady throughput under continuous server workloads

Registered buffering reduces electrical load on the memory controller during sustained read and write cycles typical of virtualisation and database tasks. ECC detection corrects single-bit errors without interrupting operation.

How it compares

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

Price $147.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 6,523 comparable items (median $188.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Lower than about 60% of the 6,064 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $9.25 per GB
Pricier than about 64% of the 6,064 comparable items (median $7.25 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Diamond Memory
Model nameBD8GX21600MTR23
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11-14
ECC supportYes
Buffer typeRegistered
Memory rank2Rx4
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 76 × 51 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the 240-pin DDR3 form factor fit my server's memory slots?

Yes, the kit uses standard 240-pin DDR3 SDRAM modules that install in any server DIMM slot wired for registered DDR3 1600 memory.

What BIOS setting is often missed when installing registered ECC modules?

Enable ECC error-correction and registered-mode support in the BIOS after seating both 8 GB sticks; otherwise the system may boot without the protection features active.

When should I plan to replace the 2Rx4 registered DIMMs?

Replace them only if memory diagnostics report correctable ECC errors rising above threshold or if a capacity upgrade beyond the 16 GB kit is required.

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