Name: P10949-B21 HPE Xeon Gold 6242 16-Core 2.8GHz Processor
Brand: HPE
SKU: P10949-B21
Price: 104.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE Xeon Gold 6242 2.8GHz 16-Core Processor balances core count and clock speed to efficiently manage intensive server tasks. Its role is central in systems requiring high throughput and reliability, making it a solid choice for enterprise-grade computing environments.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P10949-B21

Technical Information
Processor Family	Xeon Gold
# Of Cores	16 Core
Total Threads	32
Max Turbo Frequency	3.90 GHz
Base Clock Speed	2.80 GHz
PCIe Version	PCIe 3.0
Lithography	14 nm
Socket Type	LGA 3647
Cache	22 MB
Thermal Design Power	150 W

Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size	768 GB
Memory Types	DDR4
Max Memory Channels	6
Bandwidth	128 GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This HPE Xeon Gold 6242 2.8GHz 16-Core Processor is built for demanding data center applications where multi-core performance and reliability are essential. Often found in enterprise servers, it handles complex tasks like virtualization, large databases, and analytics with ease. Engineered to work seamlessly within HPE server systems, it benefits IT professionals looking to optimize processing power without compromising stability. It’s commonly used in environments requiring robust computing capabilities such as cloud infrastructure and high-performance computing. Key Features Provides 16 physical cores that handle parallel processing effectively Operates at a steady 2.8 GHz clock speed for workload consistency Compatible with HPE server platforms optimized for Xeon processors Supports advanced security and virtualization technologies Built on Intel's scalable architecture to enhance data throughput This processor is typically deployed in data centers powering business-critical applications. It helps deliver reliable performance under heavy multi-threaded loads, ensuring smooth operation of enterprise services and workloads.

Use Cases
The HPE Xeon Gold 6242 2.8GHz 16-Core Processor is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and high-density server racks where multi-threading performance and reliability are critical. IT professionals managing virtualization platforms and compute-intensive applications benefit from its balanced core count and processing speed, enabling efficient workload distribution. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments for enterprise IT departments handling multiple virtual machines simultaneously. Powering compute nodes in HPC clusters used by research institutions and engineering firms. Enabling database servers in financial services requiring high throughput and low latency. Driving backend processes in cloud service provider infrastructures to maintain scalability under variable workloads. Facilitating edge computing deployments that demand consistent performance in remote or distributed setups. This processor enhances operational efficiency by delivering a scalable processing foundation suited for multi-threaded workloads. Its integration in server platforms supports sustained performance and adaptability, key for evolving enterprise and cloud computing demands.

P10949-B21 HPE Xeon Gold 6242 16-Core 2.8GHz Processor

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