14 DAY TRIAL // Crucial has just announced the introduction of a new series of BOM-controlled RDIMM server memory modules that are destined to be used by large enterprise clients and that should help reduce the frequency of memory qualifications.
BOM stands for Bill of Material and means that, throughout the life of the product, the manufacturer will use the same components for fabricating it.
While this may not be important in the consumer market, enterprises and other organizations that run large servers prefer to go this route in order to reduce the time required to test new memory products.
The BOM-controlled RDIMM DDR3 server memory announced today by Crucial is available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB modules, is clocked at 1333MHz and requires 1.5V to operate.
According to Crucial's datasheet, all the modules are powered by Micron D chips, have either Inphi or IDT registers and the 4GB and 8GB sticks pack dual memory ranks.
“At Crucial, we are committed to identifying and delivering high-quality products and programs that meet the needs and challenges of our customers.
“As part of the Crucial Reliance Program, this new product offering further helps our business and channel customers meet their enterprise goals," said Michael Moreland, worldwide product manager for Crucial DRAM.
“As memory components advance, this new BOM-controlled server memory offering provides our customers with a predictable supply of quality product and can ultimately result in the reduction of time spent qualifying new memory modules,” concluded the company's rep.
According to Crucial, users who buy BOM-controlled server memory covered by the company's Reliance Server Program will receive at least 30-day advanced notification of pending module revisions, provided they register the products on the company's website.
The new server memory modules are available right now for sampling and qualification, but no details regarding pricing have been disclosed by the company.