IBM part number 38L4292 identifies the 38L4292 - IBM 256MB 133MHz PC133 non-ECC Unbuffered CL3 168-Pin DIMM Memory Module, an enterprise-grade Desktop Memory unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 256 MB, number of sticks of 1, frequency of 133 MHz, connector of 168-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 38L4292 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. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The 38L4292 is a IBM desktop memory component with capacity 256 MB, number of sticks 1, frequency 133 MHz. Pro Disk Network sells the 38L4292 for $182.37 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the 38L4292 compatible with?
The 38L4292 is a IBM 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 38L4292 ship?
38L4292 orders placed before 3 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 38L4292 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.
What is the 38L4292?
The 38L4292 is a IBM server memory module with capacity 256 MB and number of sticks 1, 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 38L4292
Pros
Lower cost than buying through the OEM channel
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment lead time
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 38L4292
Is the 38L4292 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 38L4292 as factory-original IBM inventory. 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 90 days.
What servers is the 38L4292 compatible with?
The 38L4292 is a IBM 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 38L4292 ship?
38L4292 orders placed before 3 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 38L4292?
New 38L4292 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 (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 38L4292?
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 38L4292 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+.