IBM - 46W2839 - IBM Processor E5-2640v2 8C 2.0GHz 20MB Cache 95W

IBM 46W2839 Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Processor (Refurbished)

The IBM 46W2839 processor is an Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 (Ivy Bridge-EP) CPU designed for enterprise x86 servers that use the Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 platform. This 8-core processor runs at 2.0GHz, features 20MB cache, and is rated at 95W TDP, making it a balanced option for virtualisation hosts, application servers, and general data centre workloads where predictable performance and platform compatibility matter.

For many IBM System x configurations, CPU upgrades are typically planned together with the server’s SYSTEM BOARD and firmware baseline to ensure correct socket/chipset support and stable operation. When scaling compute, it’s also common to match the processor choice with appropriate MEMORY capacity for the target VM density and application footprint.

This part is supplied as refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply and is intended for professional maintenance, lifecycle extension, and like-for-like replacement scenarios in existing IBM environments. For broader platform sourcing, see other IBM components.

Key Features

Key specifications and deployment-relevant features for IBM server upgrades and replacements:

• Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 processor (IBM FRU 46W2839) to maintain platform consistency in IBM System x service and upgrade workflows.
• 8 physical cores to support multi-threaded server workloads such as virtualisation, middleware, and database services.
• 2.0GHz base frequency to deliver steady performance for mixed enterprise applications.
• 20MB cache to improve performance for frequently accessed data and reduce memory access latency in typical server workloads.
• 95W TDP to fit common data centre power and cooling envelopes for dual-socket server configurations.
• Compatibility with Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 (Ivy Bridge-EP) server platforms to support like-for-like replacements and controlled upgrades.
• Designed for IBM x86 server families that use E5-2600 v2 CPUs (for example selected IBM System x and Flex System compute nodes) to help maintain fleet standardisation.
• Suitable for dual-socket server designs to scale CPU resources per host for consolidation and service growth.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This processor is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished components are a practical choice for extending the lifecycle of existing server estates, keeping spares available for maintenance providers, and controlling budgets compared to buying new—while also reducing electronic waste.

All refurbished hardware from Direct Hardware Supply includes 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. If your upgrade plan also includes storage improvements, pairing the CPU refresh with an appropriate RAID CONTROLLER can help align compute and storage performance within the same server platform.