The AM426-69018 is a HP processor boards component with generation Gen7. Pro Disk Network sells the AM426-69018 for $265.60 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What socket does the AM426-69018 use?
Confirm the socket against your motherboard's CPU support list - Intel Xeon Scalable spans LGA 3647 (1st/2nd gen), LGA 4189 (3rd gen Ice Lake), and LGA 4677 (4th/5th gen Sapphire/Emerald Rapids). A BIOS update is often required for newer steppings even on the same socket. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your motherboard model for a compatibility check.
How fast does the AM426-69018 ship?
AM426-69018 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The AM426-69018 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Hyper-V Cluster Node — Windows Server Datacenter licenses by core, but Hyper-V scales linearly. Higher-clock, mid-core SKUs win for transactional workloads.
Citrix VDI Pool — Frequency-sensitive — prefer high-clock 16–18 core SKUs over high-core-count parts to maintain user-perceived snappiness.
Kubernetes / Tanzu Workers — Higher core count amortises better across many small Pods. EVC mode planning matters for live-migrate parity.
AI Inference Host — Sapphire Rapids and Emerald Rapids include AMX silicon for INT8 inference acceleration — meaningful uplift for BERT, ResNet, and LLM serving.
What is the AM426-69018?
The AM426-69018 is a HP server-class processor with generation Gen7, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of AM426-69018
Pros
Lower cost than the manufacturer channel for refresh cycles
Matched-pair option for dual-socket consistency
Sequential serial numbers on bulk orders for cluster builds
Cons
Refurbished tier may have minor IHS markings
Tray packaging — no retail Intel/AMD cooler included
Frequently Asked Questions about AM426-69018
Is the AM426-69018 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every AM426-69018 as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
What socket does the AM426-69018 use?
Confirm the socket against your motherboard's CPU support list - Intel Xeon Scalable spans LGA 3647 (1st/2nd gen), LGA 4189 (3rd gen Ice Lake), and LGA 4677 (4th/5th gen Sapphire/Emerald Rapids). A BIOS update is often required for newer steppings even on the same socket. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your motherboard model for a compatibility check.
How fast does the AM426-69018 ship?
AM426-69018 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the AM426-69018?
New AM426-69018 units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the AM426-69018?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
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AM426-2104A — AM426-2104A - HP 3u-8u Rack Rail Kit with Cma for ProLiant DL980 G7 — $265.60
AM426-2109A — AM426-2109A - HP PCI Express I/O Expansion Module for Dl980 — $158.40
AM426-2110A — AM426-2110A - HP Lower CPU/Memory Drawer Assembly for ProLiant DL980 G7 Server — $278.82
AM426-2122A — AM426-2122A - HP Systems Insight Display (SID) Assembly for ProLiant DL980 Gen7 Server — $267.67
AM426-2124A — AM426-2124A - HP Serial Peripheral Interface Board for ProLiant DL980 G7 Server — $774.40
AM426-2127A — AM426-2127A - HP Systems Insight Display for ProLiant DL580 / DL980 Gen7 Server — $113.60
AM426-2133A — AM426-2133A - HP Lower CPU/Memory Drawer Assembly for ProLiant DL980 G7 Server — $377.60
AM426-60001 — AM426-60001 - HP Power Supply Backplane Board for ProLiant DL980 G7 — $148.00
AM426-60002 — AM426-60002 - HP Upper Processor Board for ProLiant DL980 G7 — $13,327.26
AM426-60004 — AM426-60004 - HP Upper Processor Board for ProLiant DL980 G7 — $264.00
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Processor Boards
Socket Compatibility, EVC Mode, and BIOS Revision Planning
For VMware vSphere clusters, EVC (Enhanced vMotion Compatibility) mode dictates which CPU generations can coexist in the same cluster while still supporting live migration. Adding a newer-generation AM426-69018 to a cluster with older CPUs requires setting EVC to the older baseline, which disables newer instructions on the new CPU. Plan EVC mode at cluster creation time; changing it later requires powering off the cluster.
AI Workloads, AMX, and the Inference Performance Story
Plan memory bandwidth alongside the CPU: AMX inference is memory-bandwidth sensitive. A AM426-69018 paired with insufficient memory channels (e.g., DDR5-4800 in fewer than 8 channels per socket) will underperform its theoretical peak by 30-40%. Confirm motherboard channel count and DIMM population before ordering.