HPE 601246-B21 – Intel Xeon E5620 Processor Kit (2.40GHz, Quad-Core)

HPE 601246-B21 – Intel Xeon E5620 Processor Kit (2.40GHz, Quad-Core)

Overview

The HPE 601246-B21 is a server processor kit based on the Intel Xeon E5620, designed for HPE ProLiant ML350 G6 systems. It is used to upgrade or replace CPUs in enterprise-grade servers requiring stable multi-core performance for backend workloads.

It delivers four processing cores with a base clock speed of 2.40GHz, supporting virtualization, database processing, and general enterprise compute tasks. The processor is built on a 32nm architecture and optimized for balanced performance and power efficiency.

This CPU is typically installed in legacy HPE G6 server platforms using LGA1366 socket architecture. It is commonly deployed in small to mid-size enterprise infrastructure where older but stable server environments are still in operation.

It integrates directly into HPE ProLiant ML-series systems and is used for maintaining or extending the lifecycle of existing server hardware rather than new-generation deployments.

Typical Deployment Scenarios

Used in HPE ProLiant ML350 G6 servers for CPU upgrades or replacements. Common in virtualization hosts, file servers, internal enterprise applications, and legacy infrastructure environments. Also deployed in cost-sensitive IT setups where extending existing server life is preferred over full hardware refresh.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility / Ecosystem

Compatible with HPE ProLiant ML350 G6 server systems using LGA1366 socket architecture. Designed for Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series platform-based servers in legacy HPE infrastructure environments.