Super Talent Intros Green-Line of VLP Server Memory

Energy efficiency is a highly valued commodity in the server market, so Super Talent developed a new series of green DDR3 memory modules with low-power consumption that should decrease the power costs associated with operating servers.

These new eco-friendly DIMM modules were designed to feature lower voltages, as well as lightweight and smaller form factors, which are touted to improve cooling inside the server chassis.

Compared to regular memory modules, Super Talent's green DDR3 measure just 0.72 inches (about 182mm) in height making them 39% shorter than a standard size module.

In addition to featuring a small form factor PCB, Green-Line VLP memory was also optimized for low power consumption and adopts the new 1.35 volt standard ratified by JEDEC, which requires 10% less power than the 1.5V traditional voltage DIMMs.

All these advancements were achieved without dropping the speed of the modules as these were designed to run at 1600MHz. As far as latency is concerned, the memory can operate at either CL9 or CL11.

In addition to the ultra low power DIMMs that require 1.35V to operate, Super Talent also sells a series of standard voltage (1.5V) parts, but these use the same 0.72-inch form factor of their more energy-efficient siblings.

The only difference is that customers who opt for standard voltage DIMMs have the option of choosing not only from modules with CL9 and CL11 timings, but can also go for the a third option which can operate at CL8.

No matter the timings or the voltage the modules run at, these are only available in 4GB capacities.

Sadly, Super Talent hasn't provided us with any information regarding the pricing or the availability of the Green-Line VLP memory, but these should reach retail in the coming weeks.