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Determining how much RAM is installed in each slot on an ESX/ESXi host (1003587)

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This article provides steps to find information about the physical memory installed in each slot on an ESX/ESXi host.

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To determine how much RAM is installed in each slot on an ESX/ESXi host:

Login to the host using an SSH client.

Run one of these commands as user root:

dmidecode|less

Note: dmidecode|less is not available in 5.x versions.

smbiosDump

In the output, locate the blocks of text beginning with Memory Device. Size or Max. Size indicates the amount of memory installed.

The output for slots that have memory modules installed appears similar to:

Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x1000
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 72 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 4096 MB
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: 1
Locator: DIMM_A1
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: <OUT OF SPEC>
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: 1333 MHz (0.8 ns)
Manufacturer: 80AD009780AD
Serial Number: 1680125F
Asset Tag: 0109241D
Part Number: HMT151R7AFP4C-H9

The output for slots that are empty appears similar to:

Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x1000
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 72 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: No Module Installed
Form Factor: DIMM
Set: 2
Locator: DIMM_A4
Bank Locator: Not Specified
Type: <OUT OF SPEC>
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Manufacturer:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag:
Part Number:

Related Information

Check with your server vendor for compatibility prior to adding any new memory modules.
ESX/ESXi ホストの各スロットにインストールされている RAM の容量を確認する
确定在 ESX/ESXi 主机上的每个插槽中安装了多少内存

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