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CMTL News & Updates
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Press
Release: For immediate distribution
CMTL (Computer Memory Test Labs,
Inc)
1591 South Sinclair, Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Contact:
John Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085,
jdeters@cmtlabs.com
CMTL Marks 15
Year Milestone
Over 18,000 memory
module tests performed to date
August 4, 2011: Anaheim,
California: CMTL, (www.cmtlabs.com)
the industry leader for independent
memory module compatibility testing
announced its15th year anniversary.
In 1996
CMTL was created as a temporary
solution to help reduce the Intel
desktop group (OPSD) massive memory
module test back log. What initially
started out as a part time endeavor,
rapidly expanded into a full fledged
business. Noting success of the
desktop independent testing program,
managers within Intel’s Enterprise
Server Group authorized a trial
program for
CMTL to test 3rd party memory
modules on Intel server platforms.
John
Deters,
CMTL’s president recalls “
If a module passed the Advanced
testing process, the part number was
added to the Intel ESG server
platform approved memory list. For a
third party memory module company,
it was like hitting the business
opportunity jackpot. Selling memory
to an ESG customer to fully
configure just one system resulted
in a very profitable $150k sale”.
The
server pilot testing program was
successful and
CMTL was enabled by Intel to
perform independent third party
testing on all server platforms. As
CMTL expanded it’s testing
program for Intel, other motherboard
manufacturers began to utilize
CMTL’s testing services as well.
“At one time, every major
motherboard and module company
performed comprehensive independent
compatibility testing. Today, Intel
is now the only motherboard company
in the industry that is committed to
100% verified memory module
compatibility testing.” Deters
stated “In my opinion, there is no
longer a single Pacific Rim
motherboard company that takes
memory compatibility testing
seriously. They may perform limited
“in house testing”, which we believe
is totally fictional or they just go
by non verified paper specs. How
else can a list of a hundred
“qualified’ module part number be in
a Intel clone motherboard box six
weeks before launch? The same thing
applies to Pacific Rim 3rd party
module companies. There is now only
two module companies in Taiwan that
CMTL recommends Intel
motherboard customers buy products
from; ATP Electronics and Apacer.
There is also still a group of
dedicated US based memory module
companies that continue their
commitment to insure Intel
motherboard customers receive
reliable products advanced tested
for compatibility”. Deters further
commented
CMTL recommends Intel
motherboard customers to buy memory
that has successfully passed
advanced compatibility testing
process and is listed on each
specific motherboard approved memory
list. Untested modules can result in
sporadic errors, unstable
functionality, unreliable operation,
intermittent speed variations and
even catastrophic system crashes.
The
following companies offer memory
modules advanced tested by
CMTL on Intel desktop and server
platforms:
Actica,
Apacer,
ATP Electronics,
Avant Technology,
Dataram,
Kingston,
Legacy Electronics,
Netlist,
Ventura Technology,
and
Wintec Industries.
For more
information go to
www.cmtlabs.com
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Press Release: For immediate
distribution
CMTL (Computer Memory Test Labs,
Inc)
1591 South Sinclair, Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Contact: John Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085,
jdeters@cmtlabs.com
Over 2000 memory modules
on Intel's approved memory lists have
been identified as EOL
ANAHEIM, Calif.,
July 28, 2011
/PRNewswire/ -- CMTL (www.cmtlabs.com),
the industry leader for independent
memory module compatibility testing, is
performing the second phase of a
comprehensive audit for Intel to
identify EOL memory modules that that
are listed on Intel's approved memory
lists and are EOL (End of Life). DRAM is
the primary BOM (Bill of Materials)
component that causes a part number to
become EOL. DRAM manufactures make
continual DIE revisions though out the
DRAM part number life cycle.
John Deters,
CMTL
President states, "The primary concern
is Intel motherboard customers buying
modules that have not been advanced
tested for compatibility, performance
and reliability. Unfortunately, there
are module companies cutting corners
wherever they can. This includes
blatantly ignoring the requirements for
having module part numbers on Intel's
approved memory lists. This has resulted
in rampant 'bait and switch' sales
tactics by companies that have stopped
resubmitting modules with current BOM's
for Intel advanced compatibility
testing. We have discovered companies
that have not been in the testing
program for over a year, still selling
modules as 'Intel Approved' with DRAM
part numbers that have been obsolete for
over two years."
"There is now a limited number of module
companies still committed to ensuring
Intel motherboard customers receive
products that are reliable and advanced
tested for compatibility," Deters
commented.
CMTL
recommends Intel motherboard customers
buy only memory that has successfully
passed Intel's advanced compatibility
testing process and is listed on the
approved memory lists with current BOM's.
Modules built with untested BOM's could
result in sporadic errors, unstable
functionality, unreliable operation,
intermittent speed variations and even
catastrophic system crashes.
The following module companies offer
CMTL verified approved memory for Intel
motherboards:
Actica,
Apacer,
ATP Electronics,
Avant Technology,
Dataram,
Kingston,
Legacy Electronics,
Netlist,
Strontium Technology,
Ventura Technology,
and
Wintec Industries.
About
CMTL:
Formed in 1996 in order to create an
industry de-facto standard for memory
module compatibility testing. To date
CMTL
has performed over 18,000 module
compatibility tests for module
manufacturers in the industry.
CMTL
requires a memory module to pass a
battery of rigorous compatibility tests
on each specific motherboard. In
addition, the manufacturer is required
that the module part number will only be
built with the same components and PCBs
(BOM) as the tested module.
Contact: John
Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085,
jdeters@cmtlabs.com
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Pr
Pess Release: For immediate distribution
CMTL (Computer Memory Test Labs,
Inc)
1591 South Sinclair, Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806
Contact: John Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085,
jdeters@cmtlabs.com
CMTL
Reports on 3rd Party Memory
Module Industry
“
After five
years of devastating price erosion, only
the strong have survived”
June 15, 2011:
Anaheim, California:
CMTL, the industry leader for
independent memory module compatibility
testing, reports that based on increased
testing volume, a brutal “thinning of
the herd” business cycle started in 2006
for the 3rd party memory
module industry, appears to be
stabilizing.
John Deters,
CMTL President states “After witnessing
a major fallout of financially weak and
poorly managed third party module
companies during the last five years,
the survivors are positioned for solid
growth.” adding “ There still may be
further reduction but it should be
minimal”
“Companies
that continue to be successful offer a
mixture of product quality, innovative
or leading edge performance technology
along with superior customer support and
service“. Deters commented
CMTL is
planning to recognize the following
module companies with awards for
continued commitment to product quality
and motherboard compatibility thru
CMTL’s independent memory module
compatibility testing program:
Actica,
Apacer, ATP Electronics, Avant
Technology, Dataram, Kingston, Legacy
Electronics, Netlist, Strontium
Technology, Ventura Technology, and
Wintec.
About CMTL:
Formed in 1996 in order to create an
industry de-facto standard for memory
module compatibility testing. To date
CMTL has performed over 18,000 module
compatibility tests for module
manufacturers in the industry. CMTL
requires a memory module to pass a
battery of rigorous compatibility tests
on each specific motherboard. In
addition, the manufacturer is required
that the module part number will only be
built with the same components and PCBs
(BOM) as the tested module.
Contact: John
Deters, CMTL, 770-238-2085,
jdeters@cmtlabs.com
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Feb
02, 2011
Netlist HyperCloud™
Memory Achieves Compatibility
Certification on Intel Server Platforms
from Computer Memory Test Labs
Scaling the Cloud with Advanced Memory
Netlist Memory CMTL
Certification
HyperCloud™ Memory with Intel® Xeon®
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