Lenovo Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 Tetracosa-core (24 Core) 2.90 GHz Processor Upgrade

LenovoSKU: 5553906

Price:
Sale price$10,821.40

Description

Lenovo Xeon Platinum 8268 Processor Upgrade

The Lenovo Xeon Platinum 8268 Processor Upgrade is a high-performance, enterprise-grade upgrade designed to elevate Lenovo ThinkSystem servers to handle mission-critical workloads, hybrid cloud deployments, real-time analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence with confidence. Built on Intel’s Xeon Platinum family, this tetracosa-core (24-core) processor delivers strong multi-threaded throughput, deep pipeline performance, and robust reliability features that data centers demand. Whether you’re optimizing a virtualized environment, accelerating large-scale databases, or driving AI inference at the edge of your data center, this upgrade provides a scalable, secure, and energy-efficient foundation. It’s crafted to deliver steady, predictable performance across demanding workloads while maintaining Lenovo’s commitment to long-term support and hardware compatibility. By upgrading your Lenovo ThinkSystem servers with the 8268, you can improve service levels, reduce latency, and unlock new levels of responsiveness for data-driven operations.

  • Unmatched multi-core performance for mission-critical workloads: With 24 cores and 48 threads, this upgrade enables significant parallel processing across virtualization, large relational databases, in-memory analytics, ERP, and transactional workloads. The architecture is optimized to handle concurrent user requests, complex query optimization, and heavy workloads with improved throughput and lower latency, helping businesses scale with confidence.
  • Advanced AI, ML, and real-time analytics acceleration: The Intel Xeon Platinum 8268 supports advanced vector extensions and AI-oriented features that accelerate machine learning inference and data science workloads. By leveraging specialized instructions and optimized cache utilization, analysts and developers can train and deploy models faster, run real-time data pipelines with lower bottlenecks, and extract actionable insights from streaming data in near real time.
  • Enterprise-grade reliability, security, and manageability: Designed for 24/7 data-center operation, this processor brings robust reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) features, comprehensive security enhancements, and error-checking capabilities. Features such as ECC memory support, hardware-assisted security, and resilient error handling help minimize downtime, maintain data integrity, and protect sensitive workloads in multi-tenant environments.
  • Seamless Lenovo ThinkSystem compatibility and lifecycle: Certified for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers, the 8268 upgrade is part of a carefully tested path to ensure smooth installation, firmware compatibility, and long-term supply and support. Upgrading preserves Lenovo’s warranty alignment and simplifies maintenance, with validated BIOS and firmware updates that maximize stability and performance across generations of hardware.
  • Optimized I/O, memory bandwidth, and scalability for growth: This upgrade is designed to deliver strong memory bandwidth and extensive I/O options, enabling fast access to PCIe devices, NVMe storage, and high-speed networking. It supports scalable configurations that accommodate growing data sets, virtualization density, and containerized workloads, while maintaining reliable performance under peak demand.

Technical Details of Lenovo Xeon Platinum 8268 Processor Upgrade

  • CPU family: Intel Xeon Platinum
  • Model: 8268
  • Core count: 24 cores / 48 threads
  • Base frequency: 2.90 GHz
  • Process technology: 14 nm (Cascade Lake)
  • Socket: LGA 3647
  • Memory support: ECC DDR4 memory; optimized for Lenovo server memory configurations
  • PCIe lanes: Platform-dependent, typically supporting a broad PCIe 3.0/4.0 ecosystem via the server motherboard
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): Varies by SKU; consult Lenovo specifications for exact rating
  • Security features: Intel hardware-assisted security and processor-level protections aligned with Xeon Platinum family

How to Install Lenovo Xeon Platinum 8268 Processor Upgrade

  • Verify compatibility: Ensure your Lenovo ThinkSystem server supports Intel Xeon Platinum CPUs in the LGA 3647 socket and confirm BIOS firmware is compatible with the 8268 model.
  • Prepare the server: Power down the system, unplug all cables, and discharge static electricity. Open the chassis following Lenovo maintenance guidelines and locate the CPU socket and cooling assembly.
  • Remove the existing processor and cooler: If upgrading from an older processor, carefully release the heatsink and remove the current CPU, paying attention to any thermal interface material (TIM) residues.
  • Install the new CPU: Align the 8268 with the socket’s orientation mark and gently seat it into the socket. Secure any locking mechanism as specified by Lenovo guidelines, and apply a suitable thermal interface material if required by your cooling solution.
  • Reinstall the cooler: Reattach the heatsink/fan assembly, ensuring even mounting pressure and proper thermal contact for optimal heat dissipation during operation.
  • Reconnect and update firmware: Reconnect power and boot into the system BIOS. Update to the latest BIOS and microcode as recommended by Lenovo to ensure full processor support and stability.
  • Configure and validate: Enable appropriate performance profiles, memory channels, and PCIe settings as per workload requirements. Save changes and perform a POST test to verify the CPU is recognized and functioning correctly.
  • Install OS and drivers: Boot the operating system and install any required processor microcode updates and chipset drivers to maximize compatibility and performance with the upgraded CPU.
  • Perform validation tests: Run stress and stability tests under typical production workloads to confirm system reliability and thermal performance before going into production use.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: Is this processor compatible with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers?

    A: Yes, this processor is designed to upgrade Lenovo ThinkSystem servers that support Intel Xeon Platinum CPUs in the LGA 3647 ecosystem. Always verify model-specific compatibility with Lenovo’s official hardware compatibility lists and ensure the motherboard BIOS supports the 8268.

  • Q: What workloads benefit most from this upgrade?

    A: Real-time analytics, hybrid cloud operations, virtualization-heavy environments, large-scale databases, HPC tasks, and AI/ML inference workloads see the greatest gains due to higher core counts, improved parallelism, and enhanced instruction-set efficiency.

  • Q: Do I need a BIOS update?

    A: In most cases, yes. Update to the latest Lenovo BIOS and processor microcode before deploying the upgraded CPU to ensure proper recognition and optimized performance.

  • Q: What about warranty and support?

    A: Warranty terms depend on Lenovo’s policy for processors and server platforms. Check the specific warranty coverage for your ThinkSystem model and the upgrade package with Lenovo support for accurate guidance.

  • Q: How can I maximize performance after installation?

    A: Ensure firmware and drivers are current, configure BIOS performance profiles suited to your workload, maintain adequate cooling, confirm memory configurations are optimal for the server, and consider virtualization-specific tuning for best results.


Customer reviews

(0)

0 Out of 5 Stars


5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Star
0


Showing - Of Reviews


You may also like

Recently viewed