HPE - 705218-001 - HP DL385p Gen8 AMD Opteron 6378 CPU kit

The HPE 705218-001 HP DL385p Gen8 AMD Opteron 6378 CPU kit is a refurbished processor upgrade kit designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8 platforms that use AMD Opteron 6300-series CPUs. It’s a practical choice when you need to restore a failed CPU, standardise configurations across a fleet, or extend the lifecycle of existing DL385p Gen8 deployments in data centres and service environments.

As part of a balanced server refresh, CPU upgrades are typically planned together with platform-critical components such as SYSTEM BOARD and capacity expansions like MEMORY. For compute nodes that support acceleration or VDI-style workloads, you may also align server resources with a compatible GPU configuration to match application requirements.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics and deployment benefits for this CPU kit include:

• AMD Opteron 6378 processor kit to restore or upgrade compute capability in supported HPE ProLiant Gen8 servers.
• Compatibility with HPE ProLiant DL385p Gen8 platforms to maintain consistent CPU generations across existing infrastructure.
• Designed for AMD Opteron 6300-series system architectures to support stable operation within the intended server family.
• Suitable for dual-socket server configurations (platform-dependent) to scale core count and throughput for virtualisation and multi-threaded workloads.
• Server-grade CPU integration to support 24/7 operation in enterprise environments when installed in supported chassis and firmware baselines.
• Upgrade path for maintaining application performance without replacing the full server to help control refresh budgets and reduce disruption.
• Compatible with common ProLiant Gen8 deployment scenarios (virtualisation hosts, application servers, test/dev) to keep legacy environments productive.
• Examples of compatible systems/families: HPE ProLiant DL385p Gen8 and other HPE ProLiant Gen8 AMD Opteron-based configurations using the same CPU family to simplify spares planning.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished components are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of installed ProLiant environments, reduce electronic waste, and keep critical systems running with predictable parts sourcing.

All products from Direct Hardware Supply include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request. Direct Hardware Supply is an international supplier of refurbished IT hardware, shipping worldwide from Denmark; for additional platform sourcing, you can also browse HPE spare parts and systems.