Intel Xeon E5-2640 6 Cores 12 Threads 3GHz R (LGA 2011) CM8062100856401 Server CPU

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Manufacturer Number:

CM8062100856401

Brand:

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Intel Xeon E5-2640

Enterprise LGA2011 Server CPU Platform Optimisation with the Intel Xeon E5-2640 (CM8062100856401)

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 (CM8062100856401) is a Sandy Bridge-EP server processor designed for LGA2011 systems that require stable, predictable compute in legacy enterprise environments. With 6 cores and 12 threads in a 95W envelope, the Intel Xeon E5-2640 supports balanced consolidation for general-purpose workloads while maintaining compatibility with installed 2-socket (2S) platforms.

In dual-socket configurations, the Intel Xeon E5-2640 enables memory-capacity-focused designs using ECC DDR3-1333, supporting up to 384GB system memory depending on platform topology. For I/O planning, the Intel Xeon E5-2640 exposes PCIe 3.0 with up to 40 lanes per CPU, aligning well with mixed expansion needs such as RAID/HBA controllers, NIC upgrades, or accelerator-class add-ins within the limits of the chassis. Virtualization and security features including VT-x, VT-d, EPT, AES-NI, and TXT support common hypervisor requirements and encrypted data paths, making the Intel Xeon E5-2640 a practical choice for controlled refresh cycles and spare-part continuity. Tray delivery means no heatsink is included, which is relevant for OEM thermal validation.

Why Choose the Intel Xeon E5-2640?

The Intel Xeon E5-2640 provides a proven density-to-performance profile for LGA2011 estates where change control, firmware qualification, and component interoperability are as critical as raw throughput. It is well suited to 2S scalability, predictable power characteristics, and enterprise ECC memory operation, supporting phased upgrades and consistent node-level behavior across clusters.

Intel engineers this generation for long-duty-cycle stability, broad platform ecosystem alignment, and instruction-set features that remain valuable for virtualization, storage services, and secure compute in traditional data centre architectures.

Key Applications:

Legacy enterprise server maintenance
Basic virtualization hosts
Infrastructure refresh and spare CPU replacement
Light web and application nodes
File and directory services

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored precisely to your LGA2011 refresh or spares requirement and optional extended warranty coverage up to 6 years to secure long-term platform availability.

Technical details of Intel Xeon E5-2640

L3 Cache:

15MB

Socket:

R (LGA 2011)

Threads:

Family:

Xeon

Code Name:

Sandy Bridge-EP

Cores:

Base Clock Speed:

2.5GHz

Boost Frequency:

3GHz

Max Supported Memory Speed:

1333 MHz

Memory Channels:

6-Channel

TDP (Thermal Design Power):

95W

ECC:

Yes

Suitability:

Server

Cooler:

Boxed / Tray:

Tray

Hyper Threading:

Yes

64-Bit Support:

Yes

UPI Links [Intel]:

L2 Cache:

1.5MB

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for Intel Xeon E5-2640

Warranty:	12 months (part)
RMA Url:	https://supporttickets.intel.com/s/warrantyinfo?language=en_US
Description:	Items must be returned first before a replacement is sent. Intel does not offer on-site service as standard.