The IBM 38M5811 (38M5811 - IBM 4GB Kit (2 X 2GB) DDR2-400MHz PC2-3200 ECC Registered CL3 240-Pin DIMM Memory) is a Server Memory component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 4 GB, pc standard of PC2-3200, number of sticks of 2, frequency of 400 MHz, connector of 240-pin, memory class of ECC, Registered. 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. Pro Disk Network supplies the 38M5811 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 38M5811 is a IBM server memory component with capacity 4 GB, pc standard PC2-3200, number of sticks 2. Pro Disk Network sells the 38M5811 for $207.08 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the 38M5811 compatible with?
The 38M5811 is a IBM 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 38M5811 ship?
38M5811 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 38M5811 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 38M5811?
The 38M5811 is a IBM server memory module with capacity 4 GB and pc standard PC2-3200, 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 38M5811
Pros
Recovery from no-POST errors when refreshing aging servers
Cons
Refurbished tier may show minor cosmetic markings
Not optimised for overclocked workstation builds
Frequently Asked Questions about 38M5811
Is the 38M5811 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 38M5811 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 38M5811 compatible with?
The 38M5811 is a IBM 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 38M5811 ship?
38M5811 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 38M5811?
New 38M5811 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 38M5811?
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 38M5811 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+.