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Refurbished HPE Xeon E5-2680 v2 10-core processor upgrade module

HPE

HPE 718056-B21 Xeon E5-2680 v2 10-core 2.80 GHz switch module

SKU CH-XB4Z-EXTTT MPN 718056-B21

A refurbished Xeon processor upgrade with 10 cores running at 2.80 GHz and 25 MB L3 cache

  • Electrical Outlet Plug TypeProcessor Upgrade
  • 10 cores handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 80 GHz base clock delivers consistent server performance
  • 60 GHz turbo frequency accelerates peak demand tasks
  • 25 MB L3 cache reduces data access latency
  • 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect speeds processor communication

Server Processor Upgrade

This HPE 718056-B21 module delivers a refurbished Intel Xeon E5-2680 v2 processor for compatible server platforms. The deca-core design provides ten processing cores operating at a base clock speed of 2.80 GHz. It targets IT administrators refreshing E5-2600 v2 series infrastructure to maintain virtualised workloads.

Deca-core 2.80 GHz Specification

The decisive specification is the ten-core configuration running at 2.80 GHz with a 3.60 GHz overclocking speed. This core count and frequency combination determines whether the upgrade matches the performance envelope required by the target application. Buyers needing a higher core density or a different thermal profile must verify compatibility against their specific server board requirements.

Refurbished Condition Impact

Supplied in refurbished condition, the unit arrives as a processor upgrade without a retail heat sink or fan assembly. System builders must reuse existing cooling hardware or source a compatible thermal solution separately. The absence of bundled thermal paste or mounting brackets means installation relies entirely on components already present in the target chassis.

Highlights

  • 10 cores handle heavy virtualization workloads
  • 80 GHz base clock delivers consistent server performance
  • 60 GHz turbo frequency accelerates peak demand tasks
  • 25 MB L3 cache reduces data access latency
  • 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect speeds processor communication

Specifications

BrandHPE
Electrical Outlet Plug TypeProcessor Upgrade
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size127 × 127 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 2.80 GHz clock speed translate in a real server workload?

The 10 cores run at a base 2.80 GHz and can reach an overclocking speed of 3.60 GHz when thermal headroom allows, giving strong multi-threaded throughput for virtualised workloads.

What does the 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect limit in practice?

The 8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect sets the maximum data rate between this processor and other CPUs or the chipset, capping inter-socket bandwidth in multi-processor configurations.

What physical slot does this processor upgrade need on the motherboard?

It installs directly into a compatible LGA socket on the server board as a processor upgrade module.

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