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Refurbished HP Xeon E5-2680 v2 processor, silver heat spreader with gold contacts

HP Refurbished

HP 730235-001 Xeon E5-2680 v2 2.8 GHz 10-core processor upgrade

SKU CH-C651-NCCK5 MPN 730235-001

A 10-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 2.8 GHz for compatible HP servers

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • 10-core Xeon handles heavy virtualisation workloads
  • 8 GHz base frequency speeds compute tasks
  • HP 730235-001 drop-in upgrade for E5-2600 v2 servers
  • Deca-core design boosts parallel processing throughput
  • Refurbished unit tested for reliable server deployment

HP Xeon E5-2680 v2 upgrade

This refurbished HP processor upgrade adds a 10-core Xeon E5-2680 v2 running at 2.8 GHz to compatible servers. It targets administrators who need extra multi-threaded capacity for virtualization or compute clusters. The unit is a drop-in module for supported HP platforms. Buyers needing newer instruction sets or higher core counts should look elsewhere.

10-core capacity at 2.8 GHz

Ten cores at 2.8 GHz provide headroom for dense virtual machines, database workloads and parallel rendering jobs. Performance scales with thread count until memory bandwidth or I/O becomes the limiting factor. Single-thread tasks that demand higher clocks will not benefit. Workloads requiring more than ten cores per socket exceed this module.

Fits supported HP server boards

The module installs directly into the matching HP socket on qualified E5-2600 v2 platforms without extra adapters. It frees expansion slots by integrating the processor onto the existing board. Systems lacking the correct microcode revision or power delivery cannot use this upgrade. Builders without a compatible HP chassis gain nothing from this part.

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Price $183.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the Xeon E5-2680 v2 2.8 GHz 10-core processor work alongside existing E5-2600 v2 series CPUs in a dual-socket server?

The E5-2680 v2 belongs to the E5-2600 v2 product family, so it is designed for the same socket and platform as other v2 models. Matching stepping and microcode revisions across both sockets is recommended for stable operation.

How can I verify the Xeon E5-2680 v2 is running at its rated 2.8 GHz with all 10 cores active after installation?

Enter the server BIOS or UEFI and confirm the processor is reported as Xeon E5-2680 v2 with 10 cores and a base frequency of 2.8 GHz. Under OS load, tools such as lscpu or Task Manager should show all 10 cores reaching that frequency.

Does the HP 730235-001 processor upgrade include a heatsink or thermal paste, or must they be purchased separately?

The 730235-001 is supplied as the processor unit only. A compatible heatsink for the server chassis and appropriate thermal interface material must be sourced separately before installation.

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