This Sun 501-6242 delivers Memory functionality in a form factor and electrical specification matched to enterprise rack server and data-center deployments. The unit is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles and is verified against the OEM part-number registry before listing. Technical specifications include capacity of 2 GB, connector of 232-pin, voltage of 3.3V, memory class of ECC, Registered. Workload fit covers virtual desktop infrastructure (Citrix, VMware Horizon), Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic), enterprise data warehouse (Teradata, Vertica), and Hadoop/Spark cluster compute. Pro Disk Network sources the 501-6242 through authorised distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. Net 30 / Net 60 terms available for qualified business, government, and education accounts. 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The 501-6242 is a Sun memory component with capacity 2 GB, connector 232-pin, voltage 3.3V. Pro Disk Network sells the 501-6242 for $97.60 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What servers is the 501-6242 compatible with?
The 501-6242 is a Sun 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 501-6242 ship?
501-6242 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 501-6242 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 501-6242 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%
Sun 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 501-6242
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 501-6242 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%
$97.60
5+
4%
$93.70
10+
8%
$89.79
25+
13%
$84.91
50+
18%
$80.03
100+
23%
$75.15
What is the 501-6242?
The 501-6242 is a Sun server memory module with capacity 2 GB and connector 232-pin, manufactured by Sun. 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 501-6242
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 501-6242
Is the 501-6242 a genuine Sun part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 501-6242 as factory-original Sun inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sun servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
What servers is the 501-6242 compatible with?
The 501-6242 is a Sun 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 501-6242 ship?
501-6242 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 501-6242?
New 501-6242 units carry the full Sun 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 501-6242?
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.
Other parts that share the 501 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
501-6230 — 501-6230 - Sun System Board (Motherboard) for Blade 1000 / Blade 2000 — $294.74
501-6230-11 — 501-6230-11 - Sun System Board (Motherboard) for Fire 280R / Blade 1000 2000 / Netra 20 — $853.54
501-6242-01 — 501-6242-01 - Sun 2GB 100MHz PC100 ECC Registered 3.3V 7ns 232-Pin DIMM Memory Module for Fire V490 — $250.53
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Memory
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 501-6242 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.