Server memory upgrade service
Running out of RAM is the most common reason a server feels slow, and the cheapest problem to fix. A memory upgrade on a two to five year old server typically costs a fraction of a replacement and takes an hour of downtime.
We treat it as a small project: confirm the workload actually needs memory (not CPU or disk), pick the modules that keep the bus at full speed, update firmware first, install, and prove the gain with numbers.
At a glance
| Vendors | Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem and System x, Supermicro, HPE ProLiant, Cisco UCS |
|---|---|
| Memory | DDR3, DDR4, DDR5 RDIMM/LRDIMM/UDIMM |
| Where | On-site across the Houston area; remote hands nationwide |
| Downtime | Typically under one hour per server, scheduled in a maintenance window |
What RackLedge does
- Capacity assessment from monitoring data, not guesswork
- New and tested refurbished modules with warranty
- Firmware, BIOS and hypervisor settings updated as part of the change
- Before and after performance report
How we work
A memory engagement starts with evidence, not a parts list. We pull utilization from your monitoring or hypervisor, confirm memory is the real constraint, and only then choose modules that keep every channel populated at full speed.
Firmware comes first. BIOS and BMC updates fix memory training bugs and unlock newer module types, so we baseline them before opening the chassis. Installation is scheduled in a maintenance window and validated with a memory test and an application check before the server goes back into rotation.
Parts are new or tested refurbished with a warranty, matched to the vendor's qualified list or an equivalent specification, and we keep a record of exactly what went where so the next upgrade starts from documentation rather than guesswork.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know memory is the bottleneck?
Look at sustained memory pressure: page file or swap activity, balloon driver activity on VM hosts, SQL Server page life expectancy. We check these before quoting.
Do you install memory in servers you did not sell?
Yes. Most of the memory work we do is on existing hardware.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.