Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5220 Octadeca-core (18 Core) 2.20 GHz Processor Upgrade

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Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5220 Octadeca-core (18 Core) 2.20 GHz Processor Upgrade

Upgrade your Cisco data center with the 18-core Intel Xeon Gold 5220 processor. Built for demanding workloads, this upgrade blends high core count, strong single-thread performance, and enterprise-grade reliability to accelerate virtualization, databases, analytics, and multi-cloud operations. With a base clock of 2.20 GHz and robust multi-socket scalability, it’s engineered to boost throughput in mainstream data centers while maintaining security and efficiency for 24/7 workloads.

  • High-core-count performance for multi-threaded workloads — 18 physical cores (36 threads withHyper-Threading) deliver outstanding parallel processing power, speeding up virtualization, containerized workloads, and large-scale analytics without sacrificing latency.
  • Four-socket scalability for growing data centers — designed to support dense, multi-node configurations, enabling larger, more capable server farms that can grow with your organization without migrating to new platform families.
  • Memory speed and capacity optimization — engineered to work with higher memory speeds and greater memory footprints, reducing bottlenecks in memory-intensive tasks such as in-memory databases, big data analytics, and virtual machine density.
  • Reliability, security, and hardware-assisted features — built with enterprise-grade reliability and hardware-enhanced security to protect sensitive workloads, along with features that help ensure uptime and data integrity for mission-critical applications.
  • Data-center and multi-cloud optimization — optimized for demanding mainstream data center workloads and multi-cloud deployments, delivering consistent performance, improved virtualization density, and efficient power usage in large-scale environments.

Techncial Details of Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5220

  • Cores: 18 physical cores with support for multi-threading, enabling up to 36 logical threads for improved multitasking and virtualization.
  • Base frequency: 2.20 GHz, providing solid baseline performance for a wide range of enterprise workloads.
  • Socket compatibility: LGA 3647 (Socket P) designed for modern Xeon Scalable server platforms and multi-socket configurations.
  • Memory support: optimized for higher memory speeds and scalable capacity with enterprise DDR4 memory, enhancing bandwidth for memory-sensitive applications.
  • Cache and memory hierarchy: large, shared cache resources to reduce latency and improve data locality across cores.
  • PCIe and I/O: ample PCIe lanes to connect accelerators, NVMe storage, and high-speed networking devices, enabling flexible, high-throughput configurations.
  • Security and reliability: hardware-assisted security features and enterprise-grade reliability capabilities to help protect workloads and maintain uptime in data-center environments.
  • Power and cooling considerations: designed for data-center-grade cooling and power delivery, requiring appropriate server-class cooling and power infrastructure.

how to install Cisco Intel Xeon Gold 5220

  • Power down the system, unplug from power, and discharge any residual static electricity before handling components.
  • Open the server chassis and locate the LGA 3647 socket on a compatible motherboard designed for Xeon Scalable processors.
  • Carefully align the Xeon Gold 5220 with the socket notches and seats, ensuring the processor is firmly but gently placed without bending pins or stressing the socket.
  • Apply an appropriate amount of thermal interface material and install the enterprise-grade heatsink or cooling solution specified for the motherboard and processor to ensure proper heat dissipation.
  • Attach the heatsink retention hardware and any required mounting brackets, then reconnect all fans and power leads as per the chassis documentation.
  • Power on the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI to verify CPU recognition, enable any required processor-specific features (Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost, VT-d, etc.), and update firmware or microcode if recommended by Cisco or the platform vendor.
  • Install or update the operating system and virtualization platform, ensuring drivers and firmware are current to maximize performance and stability with the Xeon Gold 5220 upgrade.
  • Run post-install diagnostics and stress testing to confirm stability under representative workloads and to validate memory compatibility and temperature profiles.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What workloads benefit most from the Xeon Gold 5220 upgrade? A: Virtualization hosts, database servers, analytics pipelines, AI/ML inference workloads, and other multi-threaded enterprise applications see meaningful gains due to the high core count, strong memory support, and scalable performance.
  • Q: Is this processor compatible with four-socket server configurations? A: Yes. The Xeon Gold 5220 is designed for scalable, multi-socket enterprise servers that require significant computational capacity and memory bandwidth. Ensure your motherboard, BIOS firmware, and platform support four-socket deployment.
  • Q: Do I need special cooling for this upgrade? A: Yes. This processor features a high-performance design with a substantial thermal envelope, so use a server-class cooling solution matched to your chassis and CPU тепло-dissipation requirements for stable, long-term operation.
  • Q: What memory configurations should I pair with this CPU? A: Pair this CPU with enterprise DDR4 memory that meets your motherboard’s qualified vendor list (QVL) and bandwidth requirements. Higher memory speeds and larger capacities improve performance in virtualization, in-memory databases, and analytics workloads.
  • Q: Is this upgrade covered by warranty? A: Warranty terms vary by vendor and deployment. Check Cisco-approved reseller terms for processor warranty, return policy, and any bundle-specific guarantees related to this upgrade.

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