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- In Stock: 143
- Manufacturer: IBM
- Model or Part: 46M1042
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
The IBM Xeon Qc E5540 is a high-performance quad-core server processor designed to deliver reliable, scalable computing power for demanding enterprise workloads. Operating at 2.53 GHz with an 8 MB shared L3 cache, this CPU balances speed and efficiency, making it ideal for virtualization, database management, and compute-intensive applications.
Key Features
- Quad-core architecture built on the Intel 45 nm process technology
- Base clock speed of 2.53 GHz for fast instruction execution
- 8 MB shared L3 cache to reduce memory latency and improve throughput
- Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, providing up to eight logical threads per processor
- Advanced power management with Intel SpeedStep technology for optimized energy use
- Compatible with standard server platforms that support the LGA 771 socket
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: 46M1042
- Core Count: 4 cores
- Thread Count: 8 threads
- Base Frequency: 2.53 GHz
- Maximum Turbo Frequency: 3.20 GHz (depending on workload and cooling)
- L3 Cache Size: 8 MB
- Front Side Bus Speed: 1333 MHz
- TDP (Thermal Design Power): 80 watts
- Instruction Set: x86_64, SSE4.1, AVX
- Supported Memory Types: DDR2 800/667 MHz ECC Registered DIMM
Typical Applications
- Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs with mixed workloads
- Database servers that require high transaction rates and low latency
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
- High-performance web hosting and application delivery controllers
- Scientific computing clusters where parallel processing is essential
- Financial analysis systems handling large data sets in real time
This IBM Xeon Qc E5540 processor provides the robust performance and reliability needed to keep critical business services running smoothly, while offering flexibility for future expansion and workload growth.