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HPE Refurbished

HPE 755394-B21 Xeon E5-2680 v3 12-core 2.50 GHz server accessory

SKU CH-1VHG-YF8JZ MPN 755394-B21

A 12-core Xeon processor upgrade for compatible HPE ProLiant servers, running at 2.50 GHz with 30 MB L3 cache and a 120 W thermal design power

  • Product typeInterface Processor
  • Product colorGreen
  • 12-core Xeon handles heavy virtualization workloads
  • 50 GHz base clock with 3.30 GHz turbo boost
  • 30 MB L3 cache accelerates data-intensive applications
  • Socket LGA 2011-v3 fits ProLiant DL360 Gen9 servers
  • 120 W TDP balances performance and thermal efficiency

Refurbished Xeon E5-2680 v3 Processor Upgrade

This refurbished HPE processor upgrade delivers twelve cores running at 2.50 GHz with a 3.30 GHz turbo frequency. It targets administrators refreshing compatible Generation9 ProLiant servers who need additional compute capacity without purchasing new hardware. The 22 nm process and 120 W thermal design power suit existing cooling infrastructure.

Socket LGA 2011-v3 Compatibility Requirement

The single specification that decides fit is the Socket LGA 2011-v3 interface paired with the HP ProLiant DL360 Generation9 compatibility listing. Only systems equipped with this exact socket and validated by HPE for this part number will accept the upgrade. Builders using different sockets or unvalidated platforms cannot install this processor.

30 MB L3 Cache and 12-Core Headroom

The 30 MB L3 cache and twelve cores comfortably handle moderate virtualisation workloads, database instances and multi-threaded applications within the 120 W envelope. Workloads demanding higher core counts, larger cache pools or newer instruction sets will exceed the capabilities of this 22 nm architecture.

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Price $287.99
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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

How does the 2.50 GHz base clock and 3.30 GHz Turbo speed translate to real workloads?

The 12 cores run at 2.50 GHz under sustained load and can reach 3.30 GHz when thermal headroom allows, giving strong multi-thread throughput for virtualization and database tasks.

What does the 9.60 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect limit in a dual-socket system?

The 9.60 GT/s link caps inter-socket bandwidth, so memory-intensive jobs that cross sockets will hit that ceiling before the cores do.

Will the 2.1 by 1.8 inch LGA 2011-v3 package fit my ProLiant DL360 Gen9?

Yes, the processor matches the LGA 2011-v3 socket and the listed dimensions align with the DL360 Gen9 heatsink retention mechanism.

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