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Refurbished HPE Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core processor upgrade in anti-static packaging

HPE Refurbished

HPE 722301-B21 Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-core 2.70 GHz switch module

SKU CH-X2X2-43QJT MPN 722301-B21

A 12-core Xeon processor upgrade running at 2.70 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache for compatible HPE servers, part 722301-B21

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • 12 cores handle heavy virtualisation workloads
  • 70 GHz base clock delivers steady compute throughput
  • 50 GHz turbo frequency accelerates burst tasks
  • 30 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency
  • 22 nm process technology improves power efficiency

Refurbished Xeon E5-2697 v2 processor upgrade

This HPE 722301-B21 module is a refurbished Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 processor upgrade for compatible HPE servers. It delivers 12 cores running at 2.70 GHz with a 3.50 GHz overclocking speed. The 22 nm process technology supports 64-bit processing and includes 30 MB of L3 cache for demanding workloads.

Suited for E5-2600 v2 server refreshes.

This processor suits administrators upgrading or repairing existing HPE servers based on the E5-2600 v2 product family. It is not for builders assembling new platforms or buyers who need a current-generation processor with modern instruction sets and memory controllers.

12-core 2.70 GHz specification drives fit

The decisive specification is the 12-core configuration at 2.70 GHz base clock with 30 MB L3 cache and 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect. Verify that your server board supports the E5-2697 v2 model and the required thermal design power before purchasing this refurbished unit.

How it compares

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Price $440.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
Size & build
Shipping weight2.31 kg
Package size380 × 195 × 190 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the E5-2697 v2 12-core or a lower-core model from the E5-2600 v2 line?

Choose the 12-core 2.70 GHz E5-2697 v2 when your workloads need maximum parallel threads; a lower-core model only makes sense if your software licences are capped per socket.

What does the 2.70 GHz clock with 3.50 GHz overclocking speed mean once the processor is installed in a server?

The chip runs at 2.70 GHz base frequency and can boost individual cores up to 3.50 GHz under thermal headroom, so single-thread bursts run faster while sustained multi-thread work stays at the base clock.

How does the 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect limit real-world performance?

The 8 GT/s link caps inter-socket bandwidth, so scaling past two sockets adds latency; keep the processor in one- or two-socket configurations for best throughput.

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