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DELL E5-2603 v3 1.6 GHz Xeon Switch Module

SKU CH-2T2V-3JR7Y MPN E5-2603

A hexa-core Xeon server processor upgrade running at 1.6 GHz with a 6.40 GT/s interconnect

  • Hexa-core design handles parallel workloads efficiently
  • 6 GHz base clock delivers steady compute throughput
  • Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 architecture supports AVX2 acceleration
  • 40 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect speeds inter-processor data transfer
  • Dell 338-BHJU part ensures validated server compatibility

Six-core Xeon upgrade

This Dell Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor upgrade adds six cores running at 1.60 GHz to compatible Dell servers. The 338-BHJU part number identifies the component for ordering and inventory tracking. It belongs to the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 product family designed for data centre workloads.

For single-socket refreshes

IT teams upgrading existing Dell PowerEdge systems with the correct socket and chipset can use this module to extend server life. Buyers who need higher clock speeds, more cores, or a different thermal envelope should look at other SKUs in the same generation.

6.40 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect

The processor communicates with the rest of the system over a 6.40 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect link. Verify that the target server platform supports this interconnect speed before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $191.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

Will the E5-2603 v3 work in a Dell PowerEdge server that currently runs an E5-2600 v3 series processor?

The E5-2603 v3 shares the E5-2600 v3 product family and socket, so it fits the same Dell PowerEdge platforms that already support v3 processors.

How can I confirm the 1.60 GHz clock speed and 6.40 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect are active after installation?

Check the processor details in the server BIOS or use Intel Processor Identification Utility; both will report the rated 1.60 GHz base clock and 6.40 GT/s QPI link speed.

Does the 338-BHJU box include a heatsink or thermal paste, or must I order them separately?

The 338-BHJU is a processor-only upgrade kit; a compatible heatsink and thermal interface material must be sourced separately for installation.

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