MEM-DR564L-036 Supermicro 64GB DDR5 PC5-51200 ECC Memory

Supermicro 64GB 6400MHz RAM

The Supermicro MEM-DR564L-036 delivers exceptional performance as a 64GB DDR5 PC5-51200 ECC Registered Memory Module, engineered for enterprise-grade servers and advanced computing environments.

General Specifications

• Brand Name: Supermicro
• Model Number: MEM-DR564L-036
• Product Type: 64GB DDR5 SDRAM Module

Technical Specifications

Core Attributes

• Capacity: 64GB
• Memory Type: DDR5 SDRAM
• Module Count: 1 x 64GB

Performance Metrics

• Bus Speed: 6400MT/s DDR5-6400 / PC5-51200
• Latency: CL52
• Rank Configuration: Dual Rank x4

Reliability Features

• Error Correction: ECC (Error-Correcting Code)
• Signal Type: Registered DIMM

Physical Characteristics

Form Factor

• Interface: 288-pin RDIMM

Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 1.00 inch
• Depth: 6.75 inches
• Weight: 0.20 lb

Deployment Benefits

• Compact design for seamless integration into server racks
• Lightweight build for efficient shipping and handling
• Durable construction ensuring longevity in enterprise environments

Enterprise DDR5 RDIMM Memory Category Overview

The Supermicro MEM-DR564L-036-ER64 64GB DDR5 RDIMM memory module belongs to the enterprise-class server memory category designed to support modern data center platforms, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical computing environments. This category focuses on high-density, high-frequency, and reliability-centric memory solutions that enable scalable performance across multi-socket server architectures. DDR5 Registered DIMM technology introduces major architectural improvements over previous generations, emphasizing bandwidth expansion, power efficiency, and advanced reliability features that are essential for contemporary server workloads.

As server processors evolve with increased core counts and wider memory channels, DDR5 RDIMM memory modules like this Supermicro solution are engineered to eliminate memory bottlenecks while maintaining stability under sustained load. The category emphasizes compatibility with enterprise server motherboards, strict signal integrity standards, and support for large memory footprints. This makes DDR5 RDIMM memory an indispensable component for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, AI inference systems, and high-throughput transactional environments.

DDR5 SDRAM Architectural Advancements

DDR5 SDRAM represents a fundamental leap forward in memory architecture, and this category reflects those improvements through enhanced data rates, channel efficiency, and module-level power management. Operating at 6400MHz with a PC5-51200 data rate, DDR5 memory dramatically increases bandwidth availability compared to DDR4. The dual-channel-per-DIMM architecture allows simultaneous access paths, reducing contention and improving overall memory throughput in multi-threaded workloads.

The DDR5 category also incorporates on-die error correction and advanced prefetch mechanisms that improve data reliability and efficiency at higher speeds. These architectural enhancements allow enterprise servers to sustain continuous operations under heavy memory access patterns while maintaining predictable latency characteristics. Supermicro DDR5 RDIMM modules are engineered to align with these specifications, ensuring consistent behavior across diverse server deployments.

High-Frequency Performance at 6400MHz

Operating at 6400MHz, this DDR5 RDIMM category targets environments where memory bandwidth is a decisive performance factor. High-frequency memory enables faster data transfers between processors and memory subsystems, reducing wait times for CPU cores and accelerating data-intensive tasks. This is particularly relevant in analytics platforms, in-memory databases, and large-scale virtualization clusters where memory access patterns are both frequent and parallelized.

The PC5-51200 specification indicates a theoretical bandwidth of up to 51.2GB per second per module, enabling efficient utilization of modern CPU memory controllers. This category ensures that servers equipped with high-core-count processors can maintain balanced performance without being constrained by memory throughput limitations.

ECC Registered Memory Reliability Standards

Error Correcting Code registered memory defines a core pillar of this category, focusing on data integrity and system stability. ECC functionality detects and corrects single-bit memory errors while identifying multi-bit errors, significantly reducing the risk of data corruption. This capability is essential for enterprise workloads where accuracy and uptime are critical, such as financial systems, healthcare databases, and enterprise resource planning platforms.

The registered buffer integrated into RDIMM modules enhances signal integrity by reducing electrical load on the memory controller. This allows servers to support higher memory capacities and more populated DIMM configurations without compromising stability. The category prioritizes reliability metrics that align with data center operational requirements, making DDR5 RDIMM memory suitable for 24/7 continuous operation.

Dual Rank x4 Organization Benefits

Dual rank x4 memory organization improves memory access efficiency by enabling better interleaving and parallelism within the memory subsystem. This category leverages dual rank configurations to increase effective throughput, especially in workloads that benefit from concurrent memory transactions. The x4 DRAM layout enhances fault isolation, contributing to improved error correction granularity and overall system resilience.

For enterprise administrators, this organizational structure translates into predictable performance scaling and improved reliability across large memory deployments. Supermicro DDR5 RDIMM modules are validated to ensure consistent behavior across diverse server platforms, reinforcing the reliability standards expected in this category.

Power Efficiency and Voltage Optimization

Operating at 1.1 volts, DDR5 RDIMM memory significantly reduces power consumption compared to previous generations. This category emphasizes energy efficiency as a critical design goal, aligning with data center initiatives focused on reducing operational costs and thermal output. Lower voltage operation contributes to decreased heat generation, enabling denser server configurations without excessive cooling requirements.

The inclusion of on-module power management integrated circuits allows more precise voltage regulation, improving stability under dynamic load conditions. This design approach ensures consistent performance while optimizing power usage across varying workload intensities, making DDR5 RDIMM memory an ideal choice for large-scale deployments.

Thermal Stability in Dense Server Environments

Thermal management is a defining consideration in this category, particularly for high-density server installations. DDR5 RDIMM modules are engineered with thermal characteristics that support sustained high-frequency operation without throttling. Supermicro memory solutions are validated for compatibility with server airflow designs, ensuring efficient heat dissipation even in fully populated memory configurations.

By maintaining stable operating temperatures, this category supports long-term reliability and minimizes the risk of performance degradation. This is essential for enterprise environments where consistent performance metrics are required for service-level agreements and operational predictability.

Compatibility with Modern Server Platforms

The DDR5 RDIMM memory category is tightly aligned with the latest generation of server processors and chipsets. Supermicro MEM-DR564L-036-ER64 modules are designed to integrate seamlessly with compatible Supermicro server boards and other enterprise platforms supporting DDR5 RDIMM specifications. This ensures optimal memory training, timing calibration, and firmware-level compatibility.

Compatibility validation is a critical aspect of this category, reducing deployment risks and simplifying system integration. Enterprises benefit from reduced qualification cycles and faster time-to-production when deploying memory modules that adhere strictly to platform requirements.

288-Pin RDIMM Form Factor Standardization

The 288-pin RDIMM form factor defines the physical and electrical interface for DDR5 memory modules. This category adheres to industry-standard pin layouts and signaling protocols, ensuring broad compatibility across supported server platforms. The standardized form factor enables straightforward installation and replacement, simplifying maintenance operations in large data centers.

Mechanical precision and connector integrity are prioritized to support repeated installation cycles without signal degradation. This ensures long-term usability and consistent performance throughout the lifecycle of the server hardware.

Workload Optimization and Use Case Alignment

This DDR5 RDIMM memory category is optimized for a wide range of enterprise workloads, including virtualization, containerized applications, artificial intelligence inference, and transactional databases. High-capacity 64GB modules allow servers to scale memory footprints efficiently, reducing the number of DIMM slots required to achieve large memory capacities.

By enabling higher memory density per module, this category supports improved NUMA optimization and reduced latency in multi-socket systems. Workloads that rely heavily on in-memory processing benefit from the increased bandwidth and capacity provided by DDR5 RDIMM memory solutions.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure Performance

In virtualization environments, memory capacity and bandwidth directly influence the number of virtual machines that can be hosted per server. DDR5 RDIMM memory modules support higher consolidation ratios by providing ample capacity and consistent throughput. This category is particularly suited for private cloud deployments, software-defined data centers, and hyper-converged infrastructure platforms.

The reliability features inherent in ECC registered memory ensure that virtualized workloads maintain data integrity, reducing the risk of downtime or performance anomalies caused by memory errors.

Latency Characteristics and CAS 52 Optimization

CAS latency 52 reflects the timing characteristics of high-frequency DDR5 memory modules. While absolute latency values increase with higher frequencies, the overall data transfer efficiency improves due to increased bandwidth. This category balances latency and throughput to deliver optimal real-world performance across diverse workload profiles.

Memory controllers in modern server processors are designed to leverage DDR5 timing parameters effectively, minimizing the impact of higher CAS latency. The result is a memory subsystem that delivers superior performance in both sequential and random access scenarios.

Bandwidth Versus Latency Considerations

Enterprise memory design prioritizes aggregate throughput and scalability over raw latency figures. DDR5 RDIMM memory modules excel in scenarios where parallel data access and sustained throughput are critical. This category reflects a strategic shift toward bandwidth-driven performance optimization, aligning with the demands of modern server applications.

By providing consistent latency behavior under load, DDR5 RDIMM memory ensures predictable application performance, a key requirement for enterprise service delivery.

Scalability in Multi-Socket Server Architectures

DDR5 RDIMM memory is engineered to scale efficiently across multi-socket server platforms with numerous memory channels. This category supports large memory footprints while maintaining signal integrity and performance consistency. Registered buffering plays a crucial role in enabling higher DIMM counts per channel without compromising reliability.

Scalability considerations are essential for high-performance computing clusters and enterprise analytics platforms that rely on balanced memory distribution across CPU sockets.

Memory Channel Utilization Efficiency

Efficient utilization of available memory channels enhances overall system throughput and reduces access contention. DDR5 RDIMM modules enable servers to maximize channel population, improving parallelism and reducing bottlenecks. This category aligns with processor architectures designed to exploit wide memory channel configurations.

The result is a scalable memory subsystem capable of supporting future workload growth without requiring fundamental infrastructure redesign.

Security and Data Integrity Considerations

Memory reliability extends beyond error correction to encompass broader data integrity and security considerations. ECC registered memory reduces the likelihood of silent data corruption, a critical factor in secure computing environments. This category supports enterprise security frameworks by ensuring memory-level integrity as part of a holistic system security strategy.

By minimizing memory-related faults, DDR5 RDIMM modules contribute to overall system trustworthiness, supporting compliance requirements and data protection objectives.

Operational Resilience in Mission-Critical Systems

Operational resilience is a defining attribute of this memory category. DDR5 RDIMM modules are designed to sustain continuous operation under demanding conditions, supporting high availability architectures and failover systems. Supermicro memory solutions align with these requirements through robust design and validation processes.

This resilience ensures that enterprise systems can maintain service continuity even under peak load conditions, reinforcing the value proposition of DDR5 RDIMM memory in critical infrastructure deployments.