FUJITSU CELSIUS H730 RAM upgrade specifications
The FUJITSU CELSIUS H730 workstation supports DDR3-SDRAM memory upgrades with a maximum capacity of 32 GB across 4 SO-DIMM slots. Each slot accommodates SO-DIMM modules operating at 1600 MHz frequency. Compatible memory upgrades enable expansion from the factory-configured capacity to the maximum 32 GB specification. The H730 model specifications define memory upgrade compatibility based on these slot and frequency parameters.
Memory Upgrade Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
| Form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Frequency | 1600 MHz |
| Maximum RAM | 32 GB |
| Voltage | 1.5V |
| Number of pins | 204-pin |
| Interface | PC3 |
| PC Speed Rating | PC3-1600 (PC3-12800) |
| Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
| Laptop Release date | 21 January 2014 |
Additional Notes
- The FUJITSU CELSIUS H730 workstation accepts only SO-DIMM modules, which eliminates standard desktop DIMM compatibility and requires mobile-form-factor memory sourcing.
- DDR3-SDRAM architecture limits memory bandwidth to 12.8 GB/s per channel at 1600 MHz, which constrains performance in applications requiring high-throughput data processing such as video editing or 3D rendering.
- The 32 GB ceiling enforces an 8 GB per slot configuration when maximizing capacity across all 4 sockets, preventing the use of 16 GB modules that would exceed the chipset-enforced threshold.
- Mixing modules with different speeds will force all installed RAM to operate at the frequency of the slowest stick, degrading overall system performance when combining 1333 MHz and 1600 MHz modules.
- Non-ECC unbuffered modules are typically required for this mobile workstation platform unless specifically supported by the processor variant, making registered or ECC-only server memory incompatible.
- Dual-channel configuration requires matched pairs in specific slots, meaning unbalanced installations with 3 modules will revert to single-channel mode and halve available memory bandwidth.
- DDR3L low-voltage variants operating at 1.35V may be necessary depending on the installed processor's memory controller specifications, as standard 1.5V modules could cause stability issues or be rejected during POST.
- CAS latency timings between CL9 and CL11 represent the typical range for 1600 MHz DDR3 modules, with tighter timings providing marginal performance gains under latency-sensitive workloads.
- The SO-DIMM form factor requires removing the keyboard assembly or bottom panel for physical access, complicating field upgrades compared to externally accessible desktop RAM slots.
- Operating temperature specifications for industrial-grade SO-DIMM modules differ from consumer variants, with workstation-certified memory offering better thermal stability under sustained computational loads.