$173.88In Stock — Usually Ships in 1–3 Business Days
About the VB286AV
Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the HP VB286AV (VB286AV - HP 2GB Kit (2 X 1GB) PC3-10600 DDR3-1333MHz ECC Unbuffered CL9 UDIMM Single-Rank Memory) is a Server Memory component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 2 GB, pc standard of PC3-10600, number of sticks of 2, frequency of 1333 MHz, memory class of ECC, Unbuffered, features of Single-Rank. Appropriate for virtualization hosts, application servers, in-memory analytics, render farms, CAD/EDA workstations, and any workload constrained by RAM rather than CPU. Pro Disk Network sources the VB286AV 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 the US with dispatch in 1–3 business days. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The VB286AV is a HP server memory component with capacity 2 GB, pc standard PC3-10600, number of sticks 2. Pro Disk Network sells the VB286AV for $173.88 with US shipping in 1–3 business days and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the VB286AV compatible with?
The VB286AV 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 VB286AV ship?
If in stock, the VB286AV 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 VB286AV 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 VB286AV?
The VB286AV is a HP server memory module with capacity 2 GB and pc standard PC3-10600, manufactured by HP. 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 VB286AV
Pros
RDIMM / LRDIMM clearly labelled for population-rule clarity
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 VB286AV
Is the VB286AV a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every VB286AV 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 VB286AV compatible with?
The VB286AV 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 VB286AV ship?
If in stock, the VB286AV 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 VB286AV?
New VB286AV 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 VB286AV?
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 VB286AV, 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.