HP part number AH252A identifies the AH252A - HP 4GB Kit (4 X 1GB) DDR2-533MHz PC2-4200 ECC Registered CL4 240-Pin DIMM 1.8V Memory, an enterprise-grade Server Memory unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 4 GB, pc standard of PC2-4200, number of sticks of 4, frequency of 533 MHz, connector of 240-pin, voltage of 1.8V, memory class of ECC, Registered. 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 sources the AH252A through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The AH252A is a HP server memory component with capacity 4 GB, pc standard PC2-4200, number of sticks 4. Pro Disk Network sells the AH252A for $251.58 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
Quick Answer: What servers is the AH252A compatible with?
The AH252A is a HP server 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 AH252A ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the AH252A same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The AH252A 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.
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.
Tanzu / Kubernetes Workers — Worker node memory expansion for high-density container deployments. Plan for 8–16 GB per moderate Pod baseline.
What is the AH252A?
The AH252A is a HP server memory module with capacity 4 GB and pc standard PC2-4200, manufactured by HP. 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 AH252A
Pros
Recovery from no-POST errors when refreshing aging servers
Cons
Not for laptop SO-DIMM upgrades — server DIMM only
LRDIMM and RDIMM are not interchangeable
Original retail box not always included on refurbished tier
Frequently Asked Questions about AH252A
Is the AH252A a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every AH252A as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
What servers is the AH252A compatible with?
The AH252A is a HP server 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 AH252A ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the AH252A same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the AH252A?
New AH252A units carry the full HP 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 AH252A?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the AH252A series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
AH252AR — AH252AR - HP 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2-533MHz ECC Registered CL4 240-Pin DIMM 1.8V Memory Module — $326.85
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Memory
Compatibility: Rank, Density, and Channel Population Rules
Memory population order for Xeon Scalable is documented in the motherboard manual; the typical rule is to populate channels symmetrically across both CPU sockets and across all six channels per socket. For two-socket builds with eight DIMMs, populate the white slot first on each channel; for sixteen-DIMM builds, populate both slots on every channel. Asymmetric population leaves performance on the table.
Pricing Strategy: New, Bulk, or Refurbished
The AH252A is available across three procurement tiers, and the choice is driven by criticality, warranty coverage, and budget. New (sealed OEM) units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty and command a 20-30% premium over bulk-OEM tier. New (bulk-OEM) units are factory-fresh modules sold without retail box. Refurbished units come from decommissioned servers, are individually MemTest-validated, and carry a 90-day advance-replacement warranty.