P02978-B21 Technical Specifications
HPE Intel Xeon Gold 5218 Processor Overview
This HPE P02978-B21 features a powerful 2.30GHz clock speed and a 22MB L3 cache, making it an ideal upgrade for ProLiant DL560 Gen10 servers. The processor belongs to the 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable family and utilizes the Cascade Lake architecture. With 16 cores and 32 threads, it delivers impressive performance for multitasking and demanding applications.
Manufactured using a 14 nm technology, the processor supports a maximum turbo frequency of 3.90 GHz and has a thermal design power of 125 Watts. It accommodates up to 1 TB of DDR4-2667 memory across six channels, ensuring high-speed data access.
Support for Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory and ECC memory enhances reliability and performance. The CPU socket type is LGA 3647, and it comes with 48 PCI Express 3.0 lanes, enabling extensive connectivity options. Advanced technologies, such as Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, further optimize processing capabilities. The P02978-B21 is an OEM product, ensuring quality and compatibility for enterprise solutions.





