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- In Stock: 143
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46M1038
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM part number 46M1038 is a high-performance Intel Xeon E5540 processor designed for demanding server and workstation environments. With four physical cores operating at 2.53 GHz, this CPU delivers reliable multitasking capability while maintaining efficient power consumption of 80 watts. Ideal for virtualization, database management, and compute-intensive workloads, the Xeon E5540 provides a solid foundation for enterprise grade reliability.
Key Features
- Four cores with Hyper-Threading support - up to eight threads simultaneously
- Base clock speed of 2.53 GHz for responsive processing
- 8 MB shared L3 cache reduces latency and improves data access
- 80 watt thermal design power (TDP) balances performance and energy efficiency
- Compatible with Intel 5400 chipset platforms and DDR2 memory up to 1333 MT/s
- Advanced reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) technologies including ECC support
Technical Specifications
- Model / Part Number: 46M1038
- Processor Family: Intel Xeon E5540
- Core Count: 4 cores, 8 threads (Hyper-Threading)
- Clock Speed: 2.53 GHz
- L3 Cache: 8 MB
- TDP: 80 watts
- Instruction Set: 64 bit x86
- Socket Type: LGA 771
- Supported Memory Types: DDR2 667/800/1066/1333, up to 32 GB per socket
- Technology Support: Intel VT-x, Intel VT-d, AES New Instructions (AES-NI)
Typical Applications
- Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with balanced CPU allocation
- Database servers handling transaction processing and analytics
- High-performance computing clusters for scientific simulations
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
- Content rendering and media transcoding workstations
- Network infrastructure appliances requiring stable multi-core performance
This Intel Xeon E5540 processor offers a blend of speed, cache capacity, and power efficiency that makes it an excellent choice for organizations seeking to upgrade legacy systems or build new server solutions with proven IBM compatibility.