Name: P38687-B21 HPE AMD EPYC 7543 32-Core 2.8GHz 225W Processor
Brand: HPE
SKU: P38687-B21
Price: 1229.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P38687-B21 combines the AMD EPYC 7543 processor’s high core count and solid clock speed to deliver reliable performance in enterprise servers. It fits well into HPE’s server lineup, offering a solid balance between power and efficiency suited for data centers and intensive workloads.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P38687-B21

Technical Information
Processor Family	EPYC Milan
# Of Cores	32 Core
Total Threads	64
Max Turbo Frequency	3.7 GHz
Base Clock Speed	2.8 GHz
PCIe Version	PCIe 4.0
Lithography	7 nm
Socket Type	SP3
Cache	128 MB
Thermal Design Power	225 W

Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size	4 TB
Memory Types	DDR4-3200
Max Memory Channels	8 Channel
Bandwidth	204.8 GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The HPE P38687-B21 features the AMD EPYC 7543 CPU, designed to handle demanding server tasks with 32 cores running at 2.8GHz. It’s built for data centers and enterprises requiring robust processing power for virtualization, cloud computing, and heavy multitasking. Often found in HPE ProLiant servers, this processor suits IT professionals aiming to support large workloads efficiently while maintaining energy use within the 225W power envelope. Key Features High core count delivering parallel processing capabilities Strong base clock speed for responsive performance Designed to fit HPE server environments seamlessly Efficient power usage relative to performance output Built for data-intensive and virtualization workloads This processor typically powers enterprise servers in data centers, enabling smooth operation of demanding applications and large-scale computations. It helps IT teams maintain performance reliability without excessive power consumption, making it a practical choice for many server setups.

Use Cases
The HPE AMD EPYC 7543 processor is designed for enterprise-grade server environments requiring high core counts and robust multi-threading capabilities. It is most effective in data center settings where workloads demand consistent compute performance and energy efficiency. How It's Used: Deploying virtualization platforms in large-scale data centers to maximize VM density and resource allocation. Running high-throughput analytics and real-time data processing workloads in financial services infrastructures. Supporting container orchestration systems in cloud service providers for scalable and responsive application delivery. Enabling enterprise storage clusters with intensive I/O operations and multi-threaded storage management tasks. Operating HPC (High-Performance Computing) applications requiring parallel processing in research and engineering environments. This processor enhances operational efficiency through its balance of core density and power consumption, enabling scalable server deployments. The architecture supports demanding workloads, helping enterprises maintain performance consistency under variable compute loads.

P38687-B21 HPE AMD EPYC 7543 32-Core 2.8GHz 225W Processor

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