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A rectangular green circuit board with gold contact pads and a silver metal heat spreader, labeled HPE Xeon E5-2609 v2

HPE Refurbished

HPE 730242-001 Xeon E5-2609 v2 2.5 GHz processor upgrade

SKU CH-C3QZ-ZPEG9 MPN 730242-001

A refurbished quad-core Xeon E5-2609 v2 processor upgrade running at 2.5 GHz for compatible HPE servers

  • Plug typeProcessor Upgrade
  • Quad-core design enables parallel workload processing
  • 5 GHz base frequency delivers steady compute throughput
  • Xeon E5-2600 v2 family targets data-centre efficiency
  • HPE 730242-001 ensures server compatibility
  • Refurbished unit offers cost-effective upgrade path

HPE Xeon E5-2609 v2 2.5 GHz upgrade

This HPE processor upgrade delivers four cores running at 2.5 GHz for compatible server platforms. It suits administrators who need to refresh or expand capacity in existing E5-2600 v2 systems without changing infrastructure. Buyers who want more storage or a graphics card will not find those functions here.

Sustained-load behaviour on E5-2609 v2

The quad-core design maintains steady throughput for virtualization, cloud services and high-performance computing tasks such as design automation or real-time financial workloads. Intel Integrated I/O helps reduce data bottlenecks across the platform during extended runs. Systems that require higher core counts or faster single-thread speeds will need a different processor model.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The E5-2600 v2 family is engineered for energy efficiency alongside performance in data-centre environments. Normal operation balances power draw with the cooling capabilities of qualified HPE server chassis. Builders who need a second card or a different thermal envelope should verify chassis compatibility before installation.

How it compares

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Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 67% 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 much heat does the Xeon E5-2609 v2 2.5 GHz processor generate under sustained load?

The Xeon E5-2609 v2 2.5 GHz processor is designed for energy efficiency in data centre environments, delivering performance per watt optimised for continuous operation.

What server platform is required to install the HPE 730242-001 processor upgrade?

The HPE 730242-001 is a processor upgrade for HPE servers supporting the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 product family and compatible socket infrastructure.

Will the Xeon E5-2609 v2 work alongside older Xeon processors already installed in a dual-socket board?

The Xeon E5-2609 v2 belongs to the E5-2600 v2 series; mixing processor models in a dual-socket configuration requires identical part numbers for supported operation.

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