This Crucial CT8G4DFRA266 delivers Memory functionality in a form factor and electrical specification matched to enterprise rack server and data-center deployments. The unit is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles and is verified against the OEM part-number registry before listing. Technical specifications include connector of 288-pin, voltage of 1.2V, memory class of ECC, Unbuffered, features of Single-Rank. Workload fit covers virtual desktop infrastructure (Citrix, VMware Horizon), Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic), enterprise data warehouse (Teradata, Vertica), and Hadoop/Spark cluster compute. Pro Disk Network maintains the CT8G4DFRA266 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 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Net 30 terms are available for qualified business accounts. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The CT8G4DFRA266 is a Crucial memory component with connector 288-pin, voltage 1.2V, memory class ECC, Unbuffered. Pro Disk Network sells the CT8G4DFRA266 for $212.00 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the CT8G4DFRA266 compatible with?
The CT8G4DFRA266 is a Crucial 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 CT8G4DFRA266 ship?
If in stock, the CT8G4DFRA266 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The CT8G4DFRA266 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.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the CT8G4DFRA266 across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.
Tier
Discount vs OEM List
Warranty
Best For
New (Sealed OEM)
25–40%
Crucial manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)
Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)
50–65%
3-year Pro Disk Network warranty
New cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished
75–85%
12-month advance replacement
Capacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh
Bulk & Volume Pricing for CT8G4DFRA266
Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.
Volume discounts on the CT8G4DFRA266 are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.
Quantity
Discount
Unit Price
1
0%
$212.00
5+
4%
$203.52
10+
8%
$195.04
25+
13%
$184.44
50+
18%
$173.84
100+
23%
$163.24
What is the CT8G4DFRA266?
The CT8G4DFRA266 is a Crucial server memory module with connector 288-pin and voltage 1.2V, manufactured by Crucial. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of CT8G4DFRA266
Pros
ECC validated — passes 24-hour MemTest86 burn-in
Matches OEM speed and timing tables
Mix-and-match compatible with existing channel population
Cons
Memory must match existing DIMM rank/density for channel balance
Higher density modules can drop overall channel speed
BIOS update may be required on older revisions
Frequently Asked Questions about CT8G4DFRA266
Is the CT8G4DFRA266 a genuine Crucial part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every CT8G4DFRA266 as factory-original Crucial inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. 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 12 months.
What servers is the CT8G4DFRA266 compatible with?
The CT8G4DFRA266 is a Crucial 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 CT8G4DFRA266 ship?
If in stock, the CT8G4DFRA266 ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the CT8G4DFRA266?
New CT8G4DFRA266 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 (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the CT8G4DFRA266?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. 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 CT8G4DFRA266, 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.