HPE P50311-B21 — 32GB (1×32GB) DDR5-4800 Registered ECC Memory (2Rx8)
What it is
P50311-B21 is an HPE server-grade DDR5 Registered ECC memory module designed for use in HPE ProLiant Gen11 and other supported DDR5 platforms. It’s a 32 GB RDIMM running at DDR5-4800 speed with a 2Rx8 rank configuration, qualified by HPE for reliability and compatibility.
Why buyers pick P50311-B21 (plain English)
Server-grade reliability: ECC (error-correcting code) helps detect and correct memory errors, which improves uptime and data integrity in enterprise workloads.
DDR5 performance: Faster base speeds and improved efficiency over DDR4 make it a great choice for modern server workloads.
Registered buffering: RDIMMs buffer memory signals for better stability and higher supported capacities compared to unbuffered modules.
HPE Smart Memory: Ensures proper timing, voltage, and reporting behavior with ProLiant servers, reducing compatibility headaches.
60-second spec box (P50311-B21)
Capacity
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32 GB
Module count
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1 × 32 GB RDIMM
Memory type
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DDR5 Registered ECC (RDIMM)
Speed
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4800 MT/s
CAS / latency class
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DDR5 typical latency and timings at 4800 class
Rank / organization
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2Rx8 (dual rank)
Voltage
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Standard DDR5 server DIMM voltage
Form factor
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288-pin RDIMM
Where it fits (and when to choose something else)
Perfect for:
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Adding memory to supported HPE ProLiant Gen11 servers
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Virtualization hosts and general enterprise compute
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Balanced channel population for performance
Choose something else if:
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You need higher capacity per DIMM → 64 GB, 128 GB RDIMMs
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You’re on a DDR4 platform → use DDR4 memory instead
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You want LRDIMM for very high total capacity in certain servers
TL;DR
P50311-B21 is an HPE 32 GB DDR5-4800 Registered ECC memory module (2Rx8): a reliable, server-qualified DIMM for modern ProLiant Gen11 systems.

