The IBM 00D5042 (00D5042 - IBM 8GB DDR3-1866MHz PC3-14900 ECC Registered CL13 240-Pin DIMM 1.35V Low Voltage Dual Rank Memory Module) is a Memory component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. Manufactured to OEM specifications and tested for compatibility with IBM System x and Power Systems server platforms, this part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 8 GB, pc standard of PC3-14900, connector of 240-pin, voltage of 1.35V, memory class of ECC, Registered, features of Dual-Rank. Common deployment scenarios include database server upgrades (in-memory caches, SQL buffer pools), VMware ESXi / Hyper-V virtualization host memory expansion, GPU compute scratch pools, and HPC node provisioning. Our procurement team maintains active inventory of the 00D5042 and verifies condition, firmware revision, and OEM part-number registry alignment for each unit prior to sale. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 30-day functional warranty and accepts Net 30 / Net 60 terms for qualified business accounts. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 00D5042 is a IBM memory component with capacity 8 GB, pc standard PC3-14900, connector 240-pin. Pro Disk Network sells the 00D5042 for $169.70 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the 00D5042 compatible with?
The 00D5042 is a IBM 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 00D5042 ship?
00D5042 orders placed before 2 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The 00D5042 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.
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.
Tanzu / Kubernetes Workers — Worker node memory expansion for high-density container deployments. Plan for 8–16 GB per moderate Pod baseline.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the 00D5042 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%
IBM 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 00D5042
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 00D5042 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%
$169.70
5+
4%
$162.91
10+
8%
$156.12
25+
13%
$147.64
50+
18%
$139.15
100+
23%
$130.67
What is the 00D5042?
The 00D5042 is a IBM server memory module with capacity 8 GB and pc standard PC3-14900, manufactured by IBM. 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 00D5042
Pros
Lower cost than buying through the OEM channel
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment lead time
Bulk-of-eight pricing aligns with channel-balanced configurations
Cons
Refurbished tier may show minor cosmetic markings
Single-stick purchases miss volume discount
Not optimised for overclocked workstation builds
Frequently Asked Questions about 00D5042
Is the 00D5042 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 00D5042 as factory-original IBM inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned IBM servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
What servers is the 00D5042 compatible with?
The 00D5042 is a IBM 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 00D5042 ship?
00D5042 orders placed before 2 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the 00D5042?
New 00D5042 units carry the full IBM 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 00D5042?
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
Quad-rank modules behave differently from dual-rank: most modern Xeon platforms support 1-2 DPC (DIMMs per channel) at full speed with single- and dual-rank modules but downclock with quad-rank above 1 DPC. RDIMM and LRDIMM are not interchangeable in the same channel. ECC and non-ECC cannot be mixed. Server motherboards expect server DIMMs — the 00D5042 is a server module and will not work in consumer desktop boards.
Pricing Strategy: New, Bulk, or Refurbished
If you are buying 16 or more modules at once, request a matched-lot quote: sequential manufacturing dates and serial numbers, which reduces variance in observed memory speeds across the channel. Pro Disk Network ships matched-lot orders for free on volumes of 16+ and offers Net 30 to verified business buyers.