IBM part number 41Y8926 identifies the 41Y8926 - IBM USB Memory Key for VMWare ESXi 4.1 Update 1, an enterprise-grade Memory unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. The component is intended for use in IBM System x and Power Systems server platforms where matched-pair installation, hot-spare provisioning, or matched-lot procurement is required. Technical specifications include interface of USB. 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 41Y8926 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 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Net 30 terms are available for qualified business accounts. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The 41Y8926 is a IBM memory component with interface USB. Pro Disk Network sells the 41Y8926 for $62.90 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the 41Y8926 compatible with?
The 41Y8926 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 41Y8926 ship?
41Y8926 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 41Y8926 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 41Y8926 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 41Y8926
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 41Y8926 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%
$62.90
5+
4%
$60.38
10+
8%
$57.87
25+
13%
$54.72
50+
18%
$51.58
100+
23%
$48.43
What is the 41Y8926?
The 41Y8926 is a IBM server memory module with interface USB, 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 41Y8926
Pros
Same module rank and density as the original spec
Compatible with major motherboard QVLs (HP, Dell, Supermicro)
RDIMM / LRDIMM clearly labelled for population-rule clarity
Cons
Refurbished tier may show minor cosmetic markings
Single-stick purchases miss volume discount
Not optimised for overclocked workstation builds
Frequently Asked Questions about 41Y8926
Is the 41Y8926 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 41Y8926 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 41Y8926 compatible with?
The 41Y8926 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 41Y8926 ship?
41Y8926 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 41Y8926?
New 41Y8926 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 41Y8926?
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 41Y8926 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.