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Refurbished HPE Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core server processor upgrade in socket tray

HPE Refurbished

HPE 715224-B21 Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core 2.70 GHz processor upgrade

SKU CH-TWJ4-RMQK3 MPN 715224-B21

A 12-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 2.70 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache for compatible servers

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • 12 cores handle parallel workloads efficiently
  • 70 GHz base clock delivers steady compute performance
  • 50 GHz turbo frequency accelerates peak demand tasks
  • 30 MB L3 cache reduces data latency
  • 22 nm process technology improves power efficiency

Refurbished 12-core Xeon upgrade

This refurbished HPE 715224-B21 upgrades compatible servers with a 12-core Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 running at 2.70 GHz. It targets administrators refreshing older E5-2600 v2 platforms for virtualisation or database workloads. The 22 nm processor delivers 30 MB of L3 cache and supports 64-bit processing.

Socket and interconnect limits

The processor fits the Sock socket and communicates over an 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect. Maximum turbo frequency reaches 3.50 GHz when thermal headroom allows. Systems must provide adequate cooling and power delivery for the 12-core design. Buyers needing a different socket or higher interconnect bandwidth cannot use this module.

Refurbished build and daily handling

As a refurbished processor upgrade, the unit arrives without original retail packaging and may show minor cosmetic wear from prior deployment. The bare die and land-grid-array contacts require careful electrostatic-safe handling during installation. Technicians should verify socket compatibility and thermal-paste condition before seating the chip. Servers lacking the correct Sock socket or BIOS support for the E5-2600 v2 series cannot accept this upgrade.

How it compares

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Price $451.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
Size & build
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size380 × 195 × 190 mm

Questions about this item

Which HPE Xeon E5-2697 v2 processor upgrade should I select for my server?

The 715224-B21 is a single 12-core Xeon E5-2697 v2 running at 2.70 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache, designed as a direct processor upgrade for compatible HPE servers.

What does the 2.70 GHz clock speed deliver in a live workload?

The 2.70 GHz base frequency across 12 cores provides consistent multi-threaded throughput, while the 3.50 GHz overclocking speed allows higher single-thread performance when thermal headroom exists.

How does the 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect affect real-world data transfer?

The 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect links the processor to the chipset and other CPUs, capping inter-socket bandwidth at that rate and limiting maximum memory bandwidth to what the socket's memory controllers can sustain.

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