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HPE Xeon Gold 5218 16-core processor in silver metal tray

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HPE P02498-B21 Xeon Gold 5218 16-core 2.3 GHz rack server

SKU CH-ZNPA-H2VHD MPN P02498-B21

16-core Xeon Gold 5218 processor upgrade kit for HPE ProLiant 380 Gen10 servers

  • Product typeAll-In-One
  • 16-core Xeon Gold 5218 handles demanding workloads
  • 3 GHz base clock with 3.90 GHz boost speed
  • 22 MB L3 cache accelerates data access
  • 14 nm process technology delivers efficient performance
  • 125 W TDP fits standard thermal envelopes

HPE Xeon Gold 5218 16-core server

The HPE P02498-B21 is a new rack server built around an Intel Xeon Gold 5218 processor with sixteen cores running at 2.3 GHz. It targets data-centre workloads that benefit from up to four-socket scalability and higher memory speeds. The 14 nm design delivers a thermal design power of 125 W.

Processor upgrade kit changes deployment

The kit supplies a Xeon Gold 5218 processor upgrade for compatible HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 platforms. Adding the chip raises core count to sixteen and increases L3 cache to 22 MB, enabling larger in-memory datasets and higher thread concurrency. Overclocking headroom reaches 3.9 GHz for burst performance.

Socket 3647 installation notes

Installation uses the standard Socket 3647 (LGA3647) interface on supported server boards. The processor measures 3 inches by 2.2 inches and has a maximum thermal specification of 87 °C (188.6 °F). Builders must verify motherboard revision and BIOS support before fitting the upgrade to avoid post errors.

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Price $1,541.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeAll-In-One
Size & build
Shipping weight1.25 kg
Package size290 × 188 × 175 mm

Questions about this item

What maintenance will the 125 W thermal design power of the Xeon Gold 5218 require?

The 125 W thermal design power means the server cooling system must dissipate that heat continuously; plan for regular fan and heatsink cleaning to maintain airflow.

Which limit appears first when the Xeon Gold 5218 runs at its 3.90 GHz overclocking speed under sustained load?

The 87 °C thermal specification is reached before the 125 W power envelope is exceeded, so temperature is the first limiting factor.

How much noise and heat does the 125 W Xeon Gold 5218 produce when running all day in a ProLiant DL380 Gen10?

At full load the processor draws 125 W and can reach 87 °C; the chassis fans ramp up to move that heat, producing noticeable but datacentre-typical noise levels.

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