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HPE Refurbished

HPE 726988-L21 Xeon E5-2680 v3 12-core 2.5 GHz server accessory

SKU CH-T0KV-NZ3RQ MPN 726988-L21

A 12-core Xeon processor upgrade for HP BL460C Gen9 servers, running at 2.5 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache

  • Product typeProcessor Upgrade
  • Product colorGreen
  • 12 cores handle parallel workloads
  • 30 MB L3 cache speeds data access
  • 50 GHz base clock with 3.30 GHz turbo
  • Socket LGA 2011-v3 fits compatible HP Gen9 servers
  • 120 W TDP sets cooling requirements

HPE Xeon E5-2680 v3 12-core processor

This refurbished HPE processor upgrade adds a 12-core Intel Xeon E5-2680 v3 running at 2.50 GHz to compatible servers. It targets administrators refreshing HP BL460c Gen9 blades who need more threads for virtualised workloads. Buyers requiring a different socket or a newer architecture cannot use this part.

Capacity and headroom for virtualisation

Twelve cores and 30 MB of L3 cache provide headroom for moderate consolidation and private-cloud tasks, while the 3.30 GHz turbo frequency handles burst demand. The 120 W thermal design power and 84.5 °C maximum case temperature define the cooling envelope; workloads that sustain higher thread counts will hit the power limit first.

FIO tray simplifies blade installation

The processor ships in a green factory-integrated tray sized at 2.1 in by 1.8 in, matching the BL460c Gen9 socket LGA 2011-v3 slot. No separate retention bracket or thermal grease is included, so installers must reuse the original heatsink hardware. Servers outside the validated compatibility list will not accept the tray.

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Price $275.99
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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

Will the E5-2680 v3 12-core 2.5 GHz processor work in my existing HP BL460C GEN9 server?

Yes, the processor is listed as compatible with the HP BL460C GEN9 and uses the Socket LGA 2011-v3 interface required by that platform.

How can I confirm the processor is running at its rated 2.5 GHz base clock and 3.30 GHz turbo after installation?

Check the CPU frequency in the server BIOS or use operating system tools such as lscpu on Linux or Task Manager on Windows to verify the reported base and maximum speeds.

Does the 726988-L21 processor upgrade include a heatsink or thermal paste, or must I purchase them separately?

The upgrade is supplied as the processor only; a compatible heatsink and thermal interface material must be sourced separately for the BL460C GEN9.

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