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IBM Refurbished

IBM 00FE685 16GB DDR3 1866 ECC Registered server RAM

SKU CH-3WGQ-5VEBA MPN 00FE685

16 GB DDR3 1866 ECC registered server memory module for System X servers

  • Total capacity16 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
  • Buffer typeRegistered
  • 16 GB capacity supports demanding server workloads
  • DDR3 1866 speed delivers 14900 MT/s data rate
  • ECC Registered design corrects errors for reliability
  • IBM 00FE685 model validated for System X servers
  • Refurbished module tested to meet original specifications

Server memory for System x

This 16GB DDR3 module runs at 1866 MT/s and carries ECC registered operation for error correction in IBM System x servers. It suits administrators who need verified IBM part 00FE685 for maintenance or density upgrades.

Thermals and power in normal use

Registered DDR3 modules draw modest power and produce low heat under typical server workloads. The ECC logic adds minimal overhead while maintaining signal integrity across populated DIMM slots.

What the IBM part number changes

The 00FE685 identifier guarantees mechanical and firmware compatibility with qualified System x platforms listed by IBM. Buyers who need non-IBM branded memory or consumer unbuffered DIMMs should select a different product.

How it compares

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

Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 $3.87 per GB
Cheaper than about 83% of the 6,064 comparable items (median $7.25 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Model name00FE685
Total capacity16 GB
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1866 (PC3 14900)
Memory
ECC supportYes
Buffer typeRegistered
Size & build
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 51 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 00FE685 DDR3 1866 module and which step is often missed?

Align the notch on the 16GB stick with the DIMM slot key, press down firmly until both side clips click shut, and verify the system registers the full PC3 14900 speed at POST.

What maintenance or replacement will this ECC Registered memory need later?

No routine maintenance is required; if a correctable error count climbs or the server logs uncorrectable ECC events, replace the affected 16GB module.

What limit appears first when this 16GB DDR3 1866 kit runs sustained workloads?

The 1866 MT/s data rate and registered buffer latency set the throughput ceiling before thermal throttling becomes a factor.

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