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Refurbished HPE Xeon E5-2609 v2 processor in green PCB with gold contacts

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HPE 725942-B21 Xeon E5-2609 v2 2.50 GHz processor upgrade

SKU CH-7AA9-SCKE3 MPN 725942-B21

A quad-core Xeon server processor upgrade running at 2.50 GHz for compatible HPE systems

  • Electrical Outlet Plug TypeProcessor Upgrade
  • Quad-core design handles parallel workloads efficiently
  • 50 GHz clock speed delivers steady compute throughput
  • E5-2600 v2 series optimises performance per watt
  • Intel Xeon architecture supports virtualisation and security features
  • Integrated I/O reduces data bottlenecks across the platform

HPE Xeon E5-2609 v2 quad-core upgrade

This HPE processor upgrade adds a 2.50 GHz quad-core Xeon E5-2609 v2 to compatible servers. It targets administrators who need additional compute capacity for virtualization or general data-centre workloads. The part is supplied in refurbished condition. Buyers should confirm their server board accepts the E5-2600 v2 product family before ordering.

Verify socket and firmware compatibility first

Check that the target system uses a socket and chipset qualified for the E5-2600 v2 series. Confirm the current BIOS or firmware revision supports the E5-2609 v2 model. Ensure the existing thermal solution and power delivery can handle the processor's requirements. Without this validation the module will not operate correctly.

Processor-only module requires existing cooling

The package contains the processor upgrade alone without a heatsink, fan or thermal paste. Installation depends on reusing or sourcing a compatible cooling assembly rated for the 2.50 GHz quad-core part. No software licence or management utility is bundled with this part number. Plan for separate procurement of any required thermal components.

Highlights

  • Quad-core design handles parallel workloads efficiently
  • 50 GHz clock speed delivers steady compute throughput
  • E5-2600 v2 series optimises performance per watt
  • Intel Xeon architecture supports virtualisation and security features
  • Integrated I/O reduces data bottlenecks across the platform

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

Does the 725942-B21 Xeon E5-2609 v2 processor upgrade include a heatsink or thermal paste, or must they be purchased separately?

The 725942-B21 is a processor upgrade kit containing the Xeon E5-2609 v2 CPU; a compatible heatsink and thermal compound are not included and must be sourced separately for installation.

How do I choose between the Xeon E5-2600 v2 series processors such as the 2.50 GHz E5-2609 v2 and other models in the same line?

Select the E5-2609 v2 when you need a quad-core 2.5 GHz processor for entry-level server workloads; other E5-2600 v2 models offer higher core counts or clock speeds for more demanding applications.

What does the 2.50 GHz clock speed of the Xeon E5-2609 v2 mean for real-world server performance?

The 2.5 GHz base frequency on four cores provides steady throughput for virtualisation hosts, cloud services and high-performance computing tasks such as design automation or financial modelling.

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