IBM - 41Y5000 - Active Memory 4-Slot Memory Expansion Card

The IBM 41Y5000 Active Memory 4-Slot Memory Expansion Card is a refurbished memory expansion adapter designed to extend memory capacity in supported IBM server platforms. It provides an additional 4 DIMM slots via a dedicated expansion card, helping you scale RAM without replacing the entire system—useful for virtualisation hosts, database workloads, and legacy platform lifecycle extension.

For a complete IBM server refresh, this part is typically sourced alongside related platform components such as SYSTEM BOARD and CPU, especially when matching memory population rules and maintaining balanced configurations across sockets and channels. It is commonly deployed in data centre environments where maintaining consistent hardware generations matters for spares strategy and operational stability. If you are building out or maintaining an IBM RACK SERVER footprint, this expansion card supports a practical, service-friendly approach to memory scaling.

Key Features

Key specifications and deployment benefits of the IBM 41Y5000 memory expansion card:

• 4-slot DIMM expansion card design to increase available memory slots beyond the base system configuration.
• IBM Active Memory expansion architecture to support higher memory capacity in compatible IBM server platforms.
• Compatible with selected IBM System x server families to extend lifecycle and maintain standardised spare parts (examples include IBM System x3650 and x3550 families, depending on system planar support).
• Dedicated memory expansion hardware to support RAM scaling for virtual machines, databases, and memory-intensive applications.
• Server-grade component build intended for continuous 24/7 operation in enterprise environments.
• Designed for serviceability in rack deployments to simplify maintenance workflows and reduce downtime during upgrades.
• Works with platform memory population rules to help maintain stable, predictable performance when expanding DIMM count.
• Refurbished part option to support maintenance providers and system integrators with cost-controlled upgrades for installed IBM estates.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This IBM 41Y5000 is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished components are a practical choice for extending the lifecycle of existing IBM infrastructures, reducing electronic waste, and controlling budgets compared to buying new.

All standard refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark.