$76.53In Stock — Usually Ships in 1–3 Business Days
About the CT812685
Crucial part number CT812685 identifies the CT812685 - Crucial 2GB DDR2-667MHz PC2-5300 non-ECC Unbuffered CL5 240-Pin DIMM Memory Module, an enterprise-grade Desktop Memory unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 2 GB, pc standard of PC2-5300, number of sticks of 1, frequency of 667 MHz, connector of 240-pin, memory class of ECC, Unbuffered. Typical workloads include VMware vSphere VM host memory, Kubernetes worker-node memory pool, in-memory database (Redis, Memcached, SAP HANA), and SAS / Splunk analytic workloads requiring large RAM footprint. Pro Disk Network maintains the CT812685 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Dispatch in 1–3 business days; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The CT812685 is a Crucial desktop memory component with capacity 2 GB, pc standard PC2-5300, number of sticks 1. Pro Disk Network sells the CT812685 for $76.53 with US shipping in 1–3 business days and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the CT812685 compatible with?
The CT812685 is a Crucial desktop memory module. Confirm DIMM rank, voltage, and speed against the target server's supported memory list before deployment - mixed configurations may downclock to the slowest installed module. For server-specific population diagrams, email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your server serial number.
How fast does the CT812685 ship?
If in stock, the CT812685 ships in 1–3 business days. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and pallet orders may need extra handling time; we confirm the ship date with your order.
The CT812685 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware Cluster Memory — Per-host memory expansion for vSphere ESXi hosts. Match DIMM rank and speed across all sockets to keep memory channels balanced.
In-Memory Database — SAP HANA, Redis Enterprise, Apache Ignite, Aerospike — workloads that scale linearly with DRAM capacity.
Hyper-V Cluster Node — Windows Server 2019/2022 Hyper-V hosts with Storage Spaces Direct. Dynamic memory allocation makes higher-density DIMMs cost-effective.
AI / ML Training — PyTorch and TensorFlow workloads benefit from large host memory pools for dataset preprocessing and CPU-side feature engineering.
What is the CT812685?
The CT812685 is a Crucial server memory module with capacity 2 GB and pc standard PC2-5300, manufactured by Crucial. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with dispatch in 1–3 business days, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of CT812685
Pros
RDIMM / LRDIMM clearly labelled for population-rule clarity
Cons
Server-grade DDR module — does not work in consumer desktops
Buffered (RDIMM) modules require server motherboards
Confirm voltage and channel rules before mixed-density installs
Frequently Asked Questions about CT812685
Is the CT812685 a genuine Crucial part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every CT812685 as factory-original Crucial inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Crucial servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
What servers is the CT812685 compatible with?
The CT812685 is a Crucial desktop memory module. Confirm DIMM rank, voltage, and speed against the target server's supported memory list before deployment - mixed configurations may downclock to the slowest installed module. For server-specific population diagrams, email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your server serial number.
How fast does the CT812685 ship?
If in stock, the CT812685 ships in 1–3 business days. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and pallet orders may need extra handling time; we confirm the ship date with your order.
What is the warranty on the CT812685?
New CT812685 units carry the full Crucial manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the CT812685?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Compatibility: Rank, Density, and Channel Population Rules
For server memory, three numbers dominate compatibility: rank, density, and channel population. Mixing rank or density in the same channel forces the memory controller to fall back to the lowest-common-denominator speed and timings, sometimes by 200-400 MHz, which wastes the upgrade you just paid for. Before installing the CT812685, run the platform's memory configuration utility (Dell DSET, HPE iLO Memory tab, Lenovo XCC Memory page) to identify what's already populated.
Pricing Strategy: New, Bulk, or Refurbished
For production tier-1 databases (SAP HANA, Oracle Exadata-equivalent, SQL Server Always On), use new sealed OEM units only. For VDI hosts, hyperconverged clusters, and general-purpose virtualisation, bulk-OEM is the cost-optimal choice. For development environments, lab gear, and capacity expansion on aging hardware, refurbished is appropriate — the price savings are 60-75% versus new.