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Metal server CPU heatsink with fins and part numbers 68Y7257 68Y7208

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Ruth's sister X3850 M5 CPU Heatsink 68Y7257 68Y7208 internal power cable

SKU CH-DS1K-F4QA7

CPU heatsink for System X 3850 M5, 3850 X5 and 3950 X5 servers, part numbers 68Y7257 and 68Y7208

  • Direct CPU cooling for System X 3850 M5 servers
  • Compatible with X3850 X5 and X3950 X5 models
  • Matches part numbers 68Y7257 and 68Y7208
  • Ready for immediate installation in supported systems
  • Supports reliable thermal management in enterprise environments

Server CPU Heatsink for System X

This heatsink fits the X3850 M5 and compatible System X servers using part numbers 68Y7257 and 68Y7208. It is designed for technicians maintaining or repairing these specific rack-mounted platforms.

Passive Thermal Solution

The unit operates without an integrated fan, relying on chassis airflow to dissipate heat from the processor. Normal use produces no additional acoustic output beyond the system fans already present in the server.

Direct Replacement Part

Supplied as the heatsink assembly only, it matches the original mounting pattern for the listed models. No thermal compound, brackets or cables are included, so installers must reuse existing hardware or source it separately.

Highlights

  • Direct CPU cooling for System X 3850 M5 servers
  • Compatible with X3850 X5 and X3950 X5 models
  • Matches part numbers 68Y7257 and 68Y7208
  • Ready for immediate installation in supported systems
  • Supports reliable thermal management in enterprise environments

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 68Y7257 heatsink on an X3850 M5, and which step is often missed?

Mount the heatsink onto the CPU socket using the correct 68Y7208 bracket orientation, then tighten the captive screws in a diagonal pattern; the step often missed is verifying full contact before locking the retention lever.

What maintenance will the 68Y7257 heatsink need after extended use in a System X server?

Plan to clean dust from the fin stack every six to twelve months and replace the thermal interface material whenever the CPU is reseated or temperatures rise above baseline.

What thermal limit appears first when the 68Y7257 runs under sustained load in an X3950 X5?

The relatively small fin area saturates quickly, so the CPU hits its throttle point sooner than it would with a larger heatsink, limiting continuous performance.

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