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HPE Intel Xeon Silver 4216 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor Upgrade
Upgrade your entry data center with the HPE Intel Xeon Silver 4216 processor, a high-efficiency, high-throughput Enhancement designed for servers and storage systems. This 16-core, 32-thread processor is built to deliver dependable performance for virtualization, network acceleration, and data-intensive workloads while maintaining solid power efficiency. Optimized for Socket 3647 platforms, it enables seamless modernization of existing HPE servers, delivering better focus on memory bandwidth, concurrent tasks, and sustained throughput under load. Whether you’re consolidating workloads, accelerating databases, or expanding your virtualization footprint, this Xeon Silver upgrade is crafted to meet the demanding needs of small to medium-scale data centers and business-critical applications.
- Massive multi-core performance for virtualization and enterprise workloads. The 16 physical cores and 32 threads provide robust parallel processing, enabling smoother multitasking, better VM density, and improved batch processing. With a design tuned for server-class tasks, you’ll experience faster response times in virtualized environments, web services, and application servers, even during peak usage periods. The architecture is optimized to deliver consistent throughput across multiple concurrent threads, helping you run more workloads on a single processor without sacrificing reliability or performance.
- Memory-friendly architecture for faster data access. Xeon Silver processors are engineered to optimize memory access patterns and bandwidth, which translates to lower latency for memory-bound applications. This upgrade leverages advanced cache hierarchies and memory controllers to accelerate data movement between processor and RAM. For databases, analytics, and real-time processing, that memory efficiency can translate into shorter query times, faster transaction handling, and improved overall system responsiveness—key for business-critical operations and data-driven decision-making.
- Energy efficiency and cooling considerations for dense deployments. In modern data centers, power efficiency matters as much as raw speed. The Xeon Silver architecture focuses on delivering higher performance per watt, helping to reduce overall power consumption in dense rack environments. That efficiency supports longer maintenance windows, quieter operation, and easier thermal management in entry-level data center configurations. The result is a server-class upgrade that helps you maximize throughput while keeping operational costs in check, especially in multi-tenant or edge deployments where cooling capacity is at a premium.
- Socket 3647 compatibility for seamless server upgrades. This processor is designed for installation on Socket 3647 platforms, aligning with HPE server families that support this socket type. The upgrade path is aimed at enabling care-free migration within existing data center ecosystems, minimizing downtime and simplifying scale-out plans. With proper firmware and BIOS support, you’ll unlock a reliable upgrade route that preserves compatibility with your current motherboard, chassis, and cooling solutions, delivering a cohesive platform upgrade without a full system replacement.
- Reliability, security, and data-center readiness to protect workloads. Intel Xeon Silver processors incorporate hardware-assisted reliability features, error detection and correction capabilities, and security extensions that help safeguard sensitive data and maintain uptime. For enterprise-grade workloads, these features translate to fewer unplanned outages, improved fault tolerance, and stronger resilience against firmware and software threats. Paired with HPE server ecosystem optimization, you gain a solid foundation for mission-critical tasks, robust virtualization services, and scalable storage or networking roles with confidence.
Technical Details of HPE Intel Xeon Silver 4216 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor Upgrade
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How to install HPE Intel Xeon Silver 4216 Hexadeca-core (16 Core) 2.10 GHz Processor Upgrade
Installing an HPE Xeon Silver upgrade requires careful handling to preserve system reliability and performance. Ensure you have the appropriate server chassis, cooling, and firmware support before beginning. Start by powering down the server, disconnecting power, and removing any peripheral cables. Open the chassis access cover and identify the processor socket (Socket 3647) that matches the upgrade. If reusing an existing heatsink, verify it is clean and ready for reinstallation; otherwise install an appropriate cooling solution compatible with the Xeon Silver processor. Align the processor correctly with the socket using the notches or alignment markers, and evenly seat the CPU into place. Apply a thin, even layer of thermal interface material if required by your cooling solution, then reseat the heatsink and secure it according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. After installation, reattach the heatsink, reconnect power and cables, and boot the server to confirm POST (power-on self-test). Update the system BIOS and firmware to ensure compatibility with the Xeon Silver 4216 and any virtualization features. Finally, test baseline performance and stability under load to validate that the upgrade delivers the expected gains in virtualization, database performance, and network throughput. If you are integrating into a live environment, perform the upgrade during a maintenance window to minimize impact on users and services.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What is the core count and thread count of this processor?
A: It is a 16-core, 32-thread processor designed for multi-threaded workloads and virtualization scenarios. -
Q: What is the base clock speed?
A: The processor has a base clock of 2.10 GHz, with turbo capabilities to accelerate performance during peak workloads. -
Q: Which socket is required?
A: Socket 3647, so this upgrade is intended for platforms that support that socket type (commonly found in certain HPE server configurations). -
Q: Is this processor suitable for entry data center deployments?
A: Yes. It is designed to deliver essential performance, improved memory speed, and power efficiency for entry data center compute, network, and storage workloads. -
Q: Does it include integrated graphics?
A: Xeon Silver processors typically focus on compute, memory, and reliability features and do not provide consumer-grade integrated graphics as a primary feature; this upgrade is oriented toward server workloads with discrete graphics or headless operation. -
Q: What kind of workloads should benefit most from this upgrade?
A: Virtualization, database services, software-defined networking, storage array controllers, and other data-center-focused tasks that require parallel processing, high memory bandwidth, and efficient power use.
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