IBM patents external DRAM box

Iria · Jun 13, 2007, 12:20 AM

Source: TG Daily
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Chicago (IL) – IBM has been granted a patent to a technology, which could allow users to expand system memory via an external box.

IBM is pitching the invention as a technology that could provide a cheaper and more flexible way to temporarily upgrade the available memory in computing systems ranging from PDAs to servers. According to the description of the patent, the technology includes three separate parts - a connector, a container to hold RAM as well as a cable that couples the connector to the container.

**dj_stick** · Jun 13, 2007, 01:20 PM

interesting, i wonder what sort of interface they'll use…

Jun 13, 2007, 12:20 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	IBM patents external DRAM box Source: TG Daily _______ Chicago (IL) – IBM has been granted a patent to a technology, which could allow users to expand system memory via an external box. IBM is pitching the invention as a technology that could provide a cheaper and more flexible way to temporarily upgrade the available memory in computing systems ranging from PDAs to servers. According to the description of the patent, the technology includes three separate parts - a connector, a container to hold RAM as well as a cable that couples the connector to the container.