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

HP Refurbished

HP E2Q77AA Xeon E5-2680 v2 10-core 2.8 GHz processor upgrade

SKU CH-S97Z-0SBY7 MPN E2Q77AA

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

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • 10-core Xeon handles parallel workloads
  • 80 GHz base clock drives responsive throughput
  • E5-2600 v2 architecture optimises virtualisation density
  • HP E2Q77AA validated for server compatibility
  • Refurbished unit extends hardware lifecycle affordably

HP Xeon E5-2680 v2 Server Processor Upgrade

This HP E2Q77AA module provides a ten-core Xeon E5-2680 v2 processor running at 2.8 GHz for compatible server platforms. It targets administrators refreshing E5-2600 v2 systems to extend virtualisation density or high-performance compute capacity. The refurbished unit replaces an existing CPU in supported HP server boards. It does not suit builds requiring newer socket generations or different core counts.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The processor operates within the standard thermal envelope defined for the E5-2600 v2 series at its rated frequency. Cooling performance depends entirely on the host server's heatsink and fan configuration rather than the processor itself. Acoustic output is determined by the chassis fan curves responding to CPU temperature. Power consumption scales with workload across the ten cores under typical data-centre tasks.

Included Accessories and Software Impact

The upgrade package contains the processor unit only without a heatsink or thermal compound. Installation requires reusing the original cooling hardware or sourcing a compatible server-grade cooler separately. No firmware, drivers or management utilities are bundled; the host system BIOS governs feature enablement. Buyers needing a complete kit with cooler or pre-applied paste must obtain those items independently.

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Price $1,215.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
Size & build
Shipping weight2.31 kg
Package size300 × 104 × 30 mm

Questions about this item

How is the Xeon E5-2680 v2 installed in an HP server, and what step is often missed?

Power down the server, open the chassis, release the socket lever, align the processor notches with the socket keys, seat it gently without force, close and latch the lever, then apply the thermal interface material before refitting the heatsink — skipping the paste reapplication is the step most often missed.

What maintenance or replacement will the Xeon E5-2680 v2 need over its service life?

The processor itself has no user-serviceable parts; plan to inspect and replace the thermal interface material and heatsink fan assembly during scheduled server maintenance cycles to maintain thermal performance.

What limit appears first when the Xeon E5-2680 v2 runs sustained workloads across its 10 cores at 2.8 GHz?

The thermal design power ceiling is reached first; sustained all-core load pushes the package to its rated thermal envelope, requiring adequate chassis airflow and heatsink capacity to avoid throttling.

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