About CPUs

Each Server Module supports up to four 64-bit processors. The processors supported depend on the blade model. The X8400, X8420, and the X8440 Server Modules support AMD Opteron dual-core processors. The X8450 Server Module supports Intel Xeon quad-core processors. The X8440 and X8450 Server Modules are available as a two-socket CPU configuration or four-socket CPU configuration.

CPU Specifications

X8400 Server Module

X8420 Server Module

X8440 Server Module

X8450 Server Module

CPUs Specifications

AMD Opteron 800 Series CPU

  • Dual-core AMD Opteron 64-bit

  • 4 CPUs per blade

  • Model 870 (2.0 GHz, 1MB L2 cache)

  • Model 875 (2.2 GHz, 1MB L2 cache)

  • Model 885 (2.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache)

AMD 8000 Series CPU

  • Dual-core AMD Opteron 64-bit

  • 4 CPUs per blade

  • Model 8216 (2.4 GHz, 1MB L2 cache)

  • Model 8218 (2.6 GHz, 1MB L2 cache)

  • Model 8220 (2.8 GHz, 1MB L2 cache)

AMD 8000 Series CPU

  • Dual-core AMD Opteron 64-bit

  • 4 CPUs per blade or 2 CPUs per blade

  • Model 8222 (3.0 GHz, 1MB L2 cache)

Intel Xeon 7000 Series CPU

  • Quad-core Intel Xeon 64-bit

  • 4 CPUs per blade or 2 CPUs per blade

  • Model L7345 (1.86 GHz, 8MB L2 cache)

  • Model E7320 (2.13 GHz, 4MB L2 cache

  • Model E7340 (2.40 GHz, 8MB L2 cache)

CPUs Are Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

CPUs and their associated heatsinks are field-replaceable units (FRUs). These components should be replaced (or upgraded) only by qualified Sun service technicians. For information about replacing a CPU, see the following topics:

For more information about upgrading the CPU configuration on the X8440 or X8450 Server Module, see these topics: