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HPE Refurbished

HPE 721424-B21 Xeon E5-2630L v2 2.40 GHz server accessory

SKU CH-YCV5-FHKG9 MPN 721424-B21

A refurbished six-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 2.40 GHz for compatible HPE servers

  • Product typeProcessor Upgrade
  • Product colorGreen
  • Hexa-core design handles parallel workloads efficiently
  • 40 GHz base frequency delivers steady compute throughput
  • Low-power Xeon E5-2630L v2 reduces energy draw per task
  • Processor upgrade extends server life without platform change
  • Refurbished unit provides enterprise-grade silicon at lower cost

Refurbished Xeon E5-2630L v2 Processor Upgrade

This refurbished HPE server accessory upgrades compatible systems with an Intel Xeon E5-2630L v2 hexa-core processor running at 2.40 GHz. It targets administrators refreshing older E5-2600 v2 platforms who need additional compute threads for virtualization or cloud workloads without purchasing new hardware.

Practical limits of the E5-2600 v2 platform

The processor fits sockets and chipsets designed for the E5-2600 v2 product family, so it cannot be installed in newer or older generations. Memory channels, PCIe lanes and power envelopes remain those defined by the original platform, limiting maximum memory capacity and I/O throughput to the levels supported by that architecture.

Replaces earlier E5-2600 v2 CPUs for threaded

Swapping a lower-core-count E5-2600 v2 processor for this six-core model adds parallel threads, which benefits virtualization density and multi-threaded applications such as design automation or real-time financial processing. The upgrade is worthwhile when the existing platform meets memory and I/O needs but lacks sufficient cores for current workloads. Not for buyers who need more storage.

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Price $362.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeProcessor Upgrade
Product colorGreen
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I choose the E5-2630L v2 over other E5-2600 v2 models?

The E5-2630L v2 is a hexa-core processor running at 2.40 GHz; select it when your workload needs six cores at that frequency rather than a higher core count or clock speed from the same series.

What does the 2.40 GHz clock speed deliver in a server?

The 2.40 GHz base frequency across six cores provides consistent throughput for virtualization, cloud services, and high-performance computing tasks such as design automation or real-time financial workloads.

Which interface does the 721424-B21 use and what does it limit?

The processor connects via the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 platform interface, which governs the supported memory channels and I/O lanes available to the CPU in a compatible HPE server.

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