HP 518871-B21 AMD Opteron Processor Model 6174 Kit 3&4

Overview
The HP 518871-B21 AMD Opteron Processor Model 6174 Kit 3&4 delivers enterprise class performance for mission critical servers. Designed for high density blade and rack environments, this dual-processor kit combines the reliability of HP engineering with the power of AMD's 2.1 GHz Opteron 6174 CPUs. It is an ideal upgrade for customers seeking to boost compute capacity while maintaining low power consumption and heat output.

Key Features

• Two 2.1 GHz AMD Opteron 6174 processors per kit
• Eight cores total (four cores per processor) for parallel workloads
• Integrated memory controller supports DDR2-800 ECC memory
• Supports HP server platforms with socket 939 and socket 940 compatibility
• Optimized for virtualization, database, and high performance computing
• Low power draw and efficient thermal design for dense deployments

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 518871-B21
• Processor Type: AMD Opteron 6174
• Clock Speed: 2.1 GHz
• Core Count: 4 cores per CPU, 8 cores total
• Cache: 2 MB L2 cache per CPU
• Socket Type: Socket 939 / Socket 940
• Supported Memory: DDR2-800 ECC, up to 64 GB per system
• Thermal Design Power: 95 watts per CPU
• Instruction Set: x86-64

Applications
The HP Opteron 6174 kit is suited for a wide range of demanding workloads. It excels in virtualized server environments, enabling multiple virtual machines to run smoothly on a single chassis. Database servers benefit from the high core count and fast memory access, while scientific and engineering applications gain from the parallel processing capabilities. It is also a strong choice for web hosting, email, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that require reliable, continuous operation.