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Refurbished HPE Xeon E5-2650 v2 processor upgrade in green PCB with gold contacts and silver heatsink bracket

HPE Refurbished

HPE 715218-B21 Xeon E5-2650 v2 2.60 GHz Processor Upgrade

SKU CH-AD66-CFXFG MPN 715218-B21

An eight-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 2.60 GHz with 20 MB L3 cache for compatible servers

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • Eight cores handle parallel workloads efficiently
  • 60 GHz base frequency delivers steady compute performance
  • Turbo up to 3.40 GHz boosts single-thread speed
  • 20 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency
  • 22 nm process technology improves power efficiency

HPE Xeon E5-2650 v2 Processor Upgrade

This HPE 715218-B21 is a refurbished Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 octa-core processor upgrade designed for compatible HPE servers. It delivers eight cores at a base clock of 2.60 GHz with a 20 MB L3 cache. The part targets IT teams refreshing existing E5-2600 v2 platforms to extend service life.

Upgrade Path for E5-2600 v2 Systems

The processor replaces an existing CPU in a Socket R motherboard within the E5-2600 v2 product family. The jump is worth it when a current quad-core or lower-frequency v2 chip limits virtualisation density or compute throughput. It does not support platforms outside the v2 series or newer socket generations.

Socket R Installation Notes

Installation follows standard Socket R procedures using the server's existing retention mechanism and heatsink. Thermal paste must be reapplied cleanly. Common issues include bent socket pins during removal and firmware that does not recognise the 22 nm v2 stepping without a BIOS update.

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Price $216.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
Size & build
Shipping weight2.31 kg
Package size380 × 200 × 190 mm

Questions about this item

Which socket does the HPE 715218-B21 Xeon E5-2650 v2 processor fit?

The processor uses Socket R, so the server board must provide that exact socket for the upgrade to seat correctly.

What is the common installation mistake with the HPE 715218-B21 Xeon E5-2650 v2 processor?

Builders often skip the BIOS update required for the E5-2600 v2 series; without it the system will not recognise the 8-core 2.60 GHz chip.

When should the thermal paste on the HPE 715218-B21 Xeon E5-2650 v2 be renewed?

Replace the paste whenever the heatsink is removed or if temperatures climb above normal under sustained load on the 22 nm die.

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