IBM part number 43C1709 identifies the 43C1709 - IBM 2GB DDR2-667MHz PC2-5300 Fully Buffered CL5 240-Pin DIMM 1.8V Memory Module, 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 capacity of 2 GB, pc standard of PC2-5300, connector of 240-pin, voltage of 1.8V. 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 43C1709 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 43C1709 is a IBM memory component with capacity 2 GB, pc standard PC2-5300, connector 240-pin. Pro Disk Network sells the 43C1709 for $78.26 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the 43C1709 compatible with?
The 43C1709 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 43C1709 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 43C1709 same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The 43C1709 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.
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 43C1709 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 43C1709
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 43C1709 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%
$78.26
5+
4%
$75.13
10+
8%
$72.00
25+
13%
$68.09
50+
18%
$64.17
100+
23%
$60.26
What is the 43C1709?
The 43C1709 is a IBM server memory module with capacity 2 GB and pc standard PC2-5300, 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 43C1709
Pros
ECC validated — passes 24-hour MemTest86 burn-in
Matches OEM speed and timing tables
Mix-and-match compatible with existing channel population
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 43C1709
Is the 43C1709 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 43C1709 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 43C1709 compatible with?
The 43C1709 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 43C1709 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 43C1709 same-day on orders confirmed before 2 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the 43C1709?
New 43C1709 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 43C1709?
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
Memory population order for Xeon Scalable is documented in the motherboard manual; the typical rule is to populate channels symmetrically across both CPU sockets and across all six channels per socket. For two-socket builds with eight DIMMs, populate the white slot first on each channel; for sixteen-DIMM builds, populate both slots on every channel. Asymmetric population leaves performance on the table.
Pricing Strategy: New, Bulk, or Refurbished
The 43C1709 is available across three procurement tiers, and the choice is driven by criticality, warranty coverage, and budget. New (sealed OEM) units carry the full IBM manufacturer warranty and command a 20-30% premium over bulk-OEM tier. New (bulk-OEM) units are factory-fresh modules sold without retail box; Pro Disk Network warranties them for 36 months. Refurbished units come from decommissioned servers, are individually MemTest-validated, and carry a 12-month advance-replacement warranty.