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SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N 64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM 2Rx4 module with label
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SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Capacity:
64GB
Speed:
5600MT/s
CAS Latency:
CL46
ECC:
Yes
Registered:
Yes (RDIMM)
Form Factor:
RDIMM

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Manufacturer: SK hynix Last updated: 2026-09-14

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SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) Review

SK hynix's HMCG94AGBRA177N shows up as an exact-spec replacement across a lot of Dell, Supermicro, and HPE DDR5 server compatibility lists, and it's a genuine 64GB DDR5-5600 ECC Registered DIMM for the second wave of DDR5 server and Threadripper PRO workstation platforms.

5600MT/s is the speed most 4th-gen Xeon Scalable refreshes and EPYC 9004/9005-series platforms standardized on after the initial 4800MT/s DDR5 server generation, so this is a meaningful bandwidth step up if your platform officially supports it. On a Threadripper PRO 7000WX-series (WRX90) build, the platform's official ceiling is DDR5-5200, so this module typically runs down-clocked to 5200 or 4800 depending on BIOS, still delivering full ECC reliability even without hitting its rated 5600MT/s.

5600MT/s vs 4800MT/s Server Platforms

Not every server board that supports DDR5 supports 5600MT/s, check your specific platform's QVL; running a 5600MT/s RDIMM on a 4800MT/s-only board just downclocks it to 4800 without causing errors, so it's a safe if not fully optimized choice either way.

ECC, Registered, and Rank Configuration Explained

This module combines full-chip ECC (72-bit wide, 8 check bits per 64 data bits) with Registered (buffered) command/address signaling: an on-DIMM Registering Clock Driver (RCD) re-times CS/CA/CLK before the DRAM dies see them, and an on-DIMM PMIC5000-series regulator generates the 1.1V DRAM rail locally from the module's 12V/5V input, both standard JEDEC DDR5 RDIMM requirements. A JEDEC SPD5118 hub IC carries SPD data plus an integrated temperature sensor (TS) for platform thermal monitoring. The 2Rx4 (dual-rank, x4) layout splits the 64GB across two ranks of 16Gb monolithic x4 dies, giving the memory controller more open pages to interleave against than a single-rank module.

Threadripper PRO, EPYC, and Xeon Scalable Platform Compatibility

AMD's EPYC 9004/9005-series (Genoa/Turin) and Intel's 5th Gen Xeon Scalable (Emerald Rapids) natively support DDR5-5600, so this module runs at its full rated speed on those platforms; 4th Gen Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) boards typically cap DDR5 server memory at 4800, downclocking this module without errors. AMD's Threadripper PRO 7000WX-series (Storm Peak, WRX90 chipset) officially tops out at DDR5-5200 ECC RDIMM, so expect this part to run at 5200 or 4800 depending on board BIOS rather than its full 5600 rating, still a fully functional, reliability-focused ECC choice for a Threadripper PRO workstation.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against SK hynix's own smaller HMCG78MEBRA (16GB DDR5-4800 ECC RDIMM) already in this catalog, this module is both higher capacity and faster clocked, the right pick for newer platforms with headroom above the 4800MT/s baseline. Against Samsung's M321R8GA0BB0-CQK (64GB DDR5-4800 ECC RDIMM), same capacity but this SK hynix part clocks higher if your server or Threadripper PRO board supports 5600MT/s. Against Micron/Crucial's MTC40F2047S1RC56BB1R (128GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM, 3DS), both run the identical 5600MT/s JEDEC bin and CL46 timings, but the Micron part doubles capacity per slot via 3DS stacking at a real cost premium, so pick this SK hynix module when 64GB per slot is enough and you'd rather not pay the 3DS density tax.

Specifications

Identity

BrandSK hynix
Part NumberHMCG94AGBRA177N
SeriesSK hynix Server Memory

Memory

DDR GenerationDDR5
Capacity64 GB
Speed5600MT/s (PC5-44800)
CAS Latency46
Module Count1
Voltage1.1 V

Physical

Form FactorDesktop DIMM (RDIMM)
RGB LightingNo

Module and platform

RAM SegmentServer

Capacity

Capacity Per Module64 GB

Speed and timings

True Latency16.4 ns

Silicon

ECCYes

Physical and lighting

Module Height31.25 mm
ColourGreen

Commercial

WarrantyLimited Lifetime
Model NumberHMCG94AGBRA177N
RegisteredYes, Registered (RDIMM)
Rank Configuration2Rx4 (Dual Rank, x4)
Spec Score3.1

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

A meaningful bandwidth step up from baseline 4800MT/s DDR5 server RDIMMs at the same 64GB capacity, worth the upgrade if your platform's QVL confirms 5600MT/s support, or a solid ECC pick even downclocked on a Threadripper PRO WRX90 build.

Best for

  • 4th-gen Xeon Scalable refreshes and EPYC 9004/9005-series servers
  • 5th-gen Xeon Scalable (Emerald Rapids) deployments running native DDR5-5600
  • Threadripper PRO 7000WX-series (WRX90) workstations wanting ECC reliability with bandwidth headroom above the 4800MT/s baseline
  • Bandwidth-sensitive server workloads needing more than baseline DDR5 speed

Not for

  • Older DDR5 platforms capped at 4800MT/s (you won't see the speed benefit)
  • Consumer or gaming motherboards
  • Systems needing UDIMM instead of RDIMM

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered)?

The SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) is a memory kit from SK hynix. Key specs: DDR Generation DDR5, Capacity 64GB, Module Count 1, Speed 5600MT/s (PC5-44800), CAS Latency 46.

Will the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) work with my current setup?

The SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) lists DDR Generation is DDR5. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits. Our upgrade checker at /upgrade can confirm compatibility for common combinations.

Who is the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered) best suited to?

It suits 4th-gen xeon scalable refreshes and epyc 9004/9005-series servers, 5th-gen xeon scalable (emerald rapids) deployments running native ddr5-5600, threadripper pro 7000wx-series (wrx90) workstations wanting ecc reliability with bandwidth headroom above the 4800mt/s baseline, bandwidth-sensitive server workloads needing more than baseline ddr5 speed.

What are the drawbacks of the SK hynix HMCG94AGBRA177N (64GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMM/CL46/2Rx4/1.1V/288-Pin/Registered)?

It is a poor fit for older ddr5 platforms capped at 4800mt/s (you won't see the speed benefit), consumer or gaming motherboards, systems needing udimm instead of rdimm.

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