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Refurbished HPE Xeon E5-2609 v2 processor upgrade module

HPE Refurbished

HPE 722284-B21 Xeon E5-2609 v2 2.5 GHz switch module

SKU CH-10AE-H6EQ6 MPN 722284-B21

Refurbished quad-core Xeon E5-2609 v2 processor upgrade running at 2.5 GHz with 10 MB L3 cache

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • Quad-core design handles parallel workloads
  • 5 GHz clock speed drives responsive processing
  • 10 MB L3 cache reduces data latency
  • 40 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect accelerates system communication
  • 22 nm process technology improves energy efficiency

HPE Xeon E5-2609 v2 processor upgrade

This refurbished HPE 722284-B21 module delivers a quad-core Intel Xeon E5-2609 v2 running at 2.50 GHz. It targets administrators refreshing compatible HPE servers within the E5-2600 v2 product family. The 22 nm processor provides 10 MB of L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache for general compute workloads.

Installation and common issues

The unit installs into the designated processor socket on supported server boards. Handling requires anti-static precautions and correct orientation to avoid bent pins. A firmware mismatch between the new processor and the system BIOS often prevents boot, so verify the latest BIOS revision before fitting. Thermal paste must be reapplied cleanly to ensure proper heat transfer to the heatsink.

Socket 6.40 GT/s interconnect limits

The processor communicates over a QuickPath Interconnect running at 6.40 GT/s, which caps bandwidth between sockets in multi-processor configurations. The 64-bit architecture supports current operating systems, yet the four-core design limits throughput for heavily threaded applications. Workloads needing higher core counts or faster interconnect speeds will not be satisfied by this module.

How it compares

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Price $191.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the Xeon E5-2609 v2 is running at its 2.50 GHz clock speed after installation?

Check the processor frequency in the server BIOS or operating system monitoring tools; it should report 2.50 GHz with 4 active cores.

What comes with the 722284-B21 and what must be sourced separately?

The box contains the Xeon E5-2609 v2 processor upgrade; a compatible Socket motherboard, heatsink and thermal compound are required separately.

Which E5-2600 v2 version should I choose for a quad-core 2.5 GHz requirement?

Select the E5-2609 v2 model; it delivers 4 cores at 2.50 GHz with 10 MB L3 cache and 6.40 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect.

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