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dingyo777
Asked: 2019-10-25 16:06:30 +0800 CST

Is it safe to install an additional memory card while running server?

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I'm running some service on the Ubuntu 18.04 in which the machine has 16GB memory.

Because of a certain reason, I want to install an additional 16GB of memory.

So, is it safe to install an additional memory card while running my service?

If not, do I have to stop my service, shutdown the Ubuntu machine, install an additional memory card on the machine, restart the machine and restart my service?

ram 18.04 memory-card

1 Answers

  1. No, you should close the service, and shut down the server, then unplug the power.

    Not only does it require shutdown, but a memory test run is highly recommended. Hold [shift] on startup, then in the menu, choose "Test memory".

    Please also consult your motherboard manual for the optimum slot to use to put that memory module into, and use anti-static precautions when handling the memory and installing it.

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