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HPE Refurbished

HPE 662331-B21 Xeon E5-2650L 1.8 GHz 8-core server accessory

SKU CH-3BNA-EZ6RX MPN 662331-B21

Refurbished eight-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 1.8 GHz for E5-2600 series servers

  • Product typeInterface Processor
  • Product colorGreen
  • Eight cores handle parallel workloads efficiently
  • 8 GHz base frequency keeps power draw low
  • Intel Xeon E5-2600 architecture reduces I/O latency
  • HPE 662331-B21 validated for ProLiant server upgrades
  • Octa-core design boosts virtualization density

Refurbished Xeon E5-2650L upgrade

This refurbished HPE processor upgrade adds an eight-core Intel Xeon E5-2650L running at 1.8 GHz to compatible HPE servers. It targets administrators who need extra compute threads for virtualization or cloud workloads without replacing the entire chassis.

Low-power thermal profile

With a 21 W thermal design the part draws modest power and generates limited heat under typical server loads. The green PCB variant fits standard HPE cooling assemblies so fan speeds and acoustic output remain close to the original configuration.

Replaces lower-core E5-2600 CPUs

The upgrade swaps out a dual-core or quad-core E5-2600 series processor for eight cores at the same 1.8 GHz clock. The jump is worth it when thread count limits virtual-machine density or batch throughput and the platform already supports the E5-2650L stepping.

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Price $200.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeInterface Processor
Product colorGreen
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I fit the HPE 662331-B21 Xeon E5-2650L into a server and which step is often missed?

Align the notches on the processor with the socket keys, lower it straight down without force, then close the retention lever until it clicks; the step most often missed is removing the protective plastic cover from the socket contacts before insertion.

What maintenance or replacement will the HPE 662331-B21 Xeon E5-2650L need over time?

The processor itself has no moving parts; plan to replace the thermal paste between the chip and heatsink every two to three years and clean dust from the server fans and heatsink fins during routine chassis maintenance.

What limit appears first when the HPE 662331-B21 Xeon E5-2650L runs at full load for long periods?

Sustained full-core workloads push the 1.8 GHz Xeon E5-2650L to its thermal ceiling first, triggering automatic clock-speed reduction to stay within the designed operating temperature range.

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