Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 12-Core Server Processor LGA 2011 Ivy Bridge-EP

It needs Socket LGA 2011 and a board that supports Ivy Bridge-EP. Socket is absolute (a processor for another socket will not fit whatever else matches), and the board also needs a BIOS level that recognises this stepping. Send us the server or board model and we will confirm both before you order.

It is a 130W part, so the chassis has to be rated for that at the ambient temperature you run. Dropping a 130W processor into a chassis specified for a lower-wattage bin will throttle under sustained load rather than fail outright, which is harder to diagnose. Tell us the platform and we will check the thermal rating and whether a different heatsink is required.

12C / 24T. Per-core licensing on databases and some hypervisors means the core count is a cost decision as much as a performance one: a higher-clocked part with fewer cores is often cheaper to run overall. Tell us what you are licensing and we will quote both ways.

Yes. We supply through authorized distribution only, so the part carries the full Intel manufacturer warranty and its firmware update path stays supported. No grey-market stock, no re-labelled drives, no voided warranties.

The listed price is per unit and indicative; tiered pricing applies at quantity. We accept purchase orders from qualified businesses, government and defence agencies, and educational institutions, with net terms and consolidated invoicing available. Email the quantity you need and we will come back within 48 business hours.