HPE 872452-001 – CPU Heat Sink Kit

HPE 872452-001 – CPU Heat Sink Kit

Overview

HPE 872452-001 is an enterprise CPU heat sink kit used in HPE ProLiant rack server platforms. It is designed to dissipate heat generated by server processors during continuous enterprise workloads. The heat sink is a passive cooling component that transfers thermal energy from the CPU into the chassis airflow system, where server fans remove the heat from the system. It is essential for maintaining stable processor temperatures and preventing thermal throttling in high-performance environments.
It is deployed in data center environments where servers run 24×7 under workloads such as virtualization, cloud infrastructure, database systems, and enterprise applications. The heat sink works as part of the overall thermal design of the server and ensures reliable CPU operation under sustained heavy loads. It does not operate independently but depends on chassis airflow for effective cooling.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Enterprise virtualization servers
Cloud computing infrastructure
Database processing servers
High-density rack environments
Mission-critical data center workloads

Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

HPE 872452-001 integrates into supported HPE ProLiant rack server platforms as part of the CPU thermal subsystem. It works in combination with chassis fans and system airflow design to maintain safe operating temperatures for processors. The heat sink ensures efficient heat transfer from the CPU, allowing the server’s active cooling system to remove heat effectively. It is widely used in enterprise environments where system stability, performance, and thermal reliability are critical.