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SK0-003 · Question #731

A technician is installing new memory in a server. The technician would consult the HCL to ensure which of the following?

The correct answer is B. Memory and speed compatibility. When installing new memory in a server, a technician consults the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) to ensure the new memory modules are compatible with the server's motherboard and processor, specifically regarding type, speed, and capacity.

Server hardware installation and management

Question

A technician is installing new memory in a server. The technician would consult the HCL to ensure which of the following?

Options

  • AMemory and virtual memory compatibility
  • BMemory and speed compatibility
  • CMemory and HDD compatibility
  • DESD standards were followed

How the community answered

(63 responses)
  • A
    6% (4)
  • B
    87% (55)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    3% (2)

Why each option

When installing new memory in a server, a technician consults the Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) to ensure the new memory modules are compatible with the server's motherboard and processor, specifically regarding type, speed, and capacity.

AMemory and virtual memory compatibility

Virtual memory is a software configuration that uses disk space and is not directly related to physical memory hardware compatibility as defined by an HCL.

BMemory and speed compatibilityCorrect

The Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) specifies which memory types, speeds, and capacities are supported by a particular server model or motherboard. Consulting the HCL ensures that the installed memory will function correctly and at its optimal speed with the existing system hardware.

CMemory and HDD compatibility

Memory (RAM) and Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) are distinct components, and while both might appear on an HCL, their compatibility with each other is not a combined concern listed in this manner.

DESD standards were followed

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) standards pertain to safe handling procedures during installation to prevent damage, not to the compatibility of hardware components themselves.

Concept tested: Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) purpose

Source: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005727/boards-and-kits.html

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#HCL#Hardware compatibility#Memory installation#Server hardware

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