HPE Intel Xeon-Silver 4214R 2.4GHz 100W 12 Core Processor

Overview

The HPE P15977-B21 is a processor upgrade kit featuring the Intel Xeon Silver 4214R, designed specifically for HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 servers. This 12-core CPU runs at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and offers a thermal design power of 100 W, balancing performance and energy efficiency. It is ideal for environments such as web hosting farms, virtualization clusters, and departmental databases where maintaining responsiveness under heavy workloads is critical.

With a 16.5 MB shared L3 cache and support for memory speeds up to 2400 MT/s, the processor ensures fast data delivery to each core, minimizing delays during demanding compute tasks. Its compact size and light weight make it easy to install or replace, helping reduce server downtime during upgrades or maintenance.

Key features

• 12 physical cores provide strong multi-threaded performance for handling multiple simultaneous workloads.
• Energy-efficient 100 W thermal design power helps manage power consumption in dense server racks.
• Large 16.5 MB shared L3 cache accelerates data access and improves processing speed.
• Supports memory speeds up to 2400 MT/s to enhance overall system responsiveness.
• Compact form factor and light weight enable quick installation and easy replacement in existing server chassis.
• Designed to fit seamlessly into HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 servers, ensuring compatibility and reliability.

Key specs

• Processor model: Intel Xeon Silver 4214R
• Core count: 12 physical cores
• Base frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Thermal design power (TDP): 100 W
• Shared L3 cache: 16.5 MB
• Supported memory speed: up to 2400 MT/s
• Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.25 x 1 inches
• Weight: 0.54 kg

Installation and setup

This processor upgrade kit is designed for straightforward installation into the existing socket of compatible HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 servers. Its compact size and manageable weight allow IT administrators to perform on-site swaps quickly, minimizing server downtime. This makes it a practical choice for scaling processing capacity or replacing a failed CPU without disrupting critical operations.

Ideal uses and environments

The HPE Intel Xeon Silver 4214R processor is well suited to data centers and enterprise environments that require reliable performance for virtualization, web hosting, and database management. It fits well in setups where power efficiency and thermal management are important due to rack density or power budget constraints. This processor also supports development labs and edge analytics nodes that demand balanced compute power and responsiveness.