$286.32In Stock — Usually Ships in 1–3 Business Days
About the 518860-L21
Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the HP 518860-L21 (518860-L21 - HP AMD Opteron 6174 12 Core 2.2GHz 12MB L3 Cache 6400MHz FSB Socket-G34 LGA1974 45NM 80W Processor) is a AMD Unboxed Processors component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include clock speed of 2.2 GHz, bus speed of 6400 MHz FSB, cache of 12MB L3, cores of 12, socket of LGA1974, generation of Gen34. Common deployment scenarios include in-place server upgrades from prior Xeon/EPYC generations, matched-pair second-socket installation, hot-spare provisioning, and refurbished rebuild programs for older platforms. Pro Disk Network maintains the 518860-L21 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Dispatch in 1–3 business days; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The 518860-L21 is a HP amd unboxed processors component with clock speed 2.2 GHz, bus speed 6400 MHz FSB, cache 12MB L3. Pro Disk Network sells the 518860-L21 for $286.32 with US shipping in 1–3 business days and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What socket does the 518860-L21 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 518860-L21 ship?
If in stock, the 518860-L21 ships in 1–3 business days. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and pallet orders may need extra handling time; we confirm the ship date with your order.
The 518860-L21 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.
VMware vSphere ESXi 8 Host — Per-CPU core count drives VVF/VCF licensing cost — choose 16–24 cores for cost-optimal density unless workload is core-bound.
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.
What is the 518860-L21?
The 518860-L21 is a HP server-class processor with clock speed 2.2 GHz and bus speed 6400 MHz FSB, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with dispatch in 1–3 business days, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 518860-L21
Pros
Shipping in 1–3 business days from our US warehouse cuts deployment lead time
Cons
Older socket family — confirm motherboard compatibility
BIOS update typically required for newer CPU steppings
Not a fit for desktop platforms — these are server SKUs
Frequently Asked Questions about 518860-L21
Is the 518860-L21 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 518860-L21 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 518860-L21 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 518860-L21 ship?
If in stock, the 518860-L21 ships in 1–3 business days. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and pallet orders may need extra handling time; we confirm the ship date with your order.
What is the warranty on the 518860-L21?
New 518860-L21 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 518860-L21?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: AMD Unboxed Processors
Socket Compatibility, EVC Mode, and BIOS Revision Planning
Choosing the 518860-L21 for a server upgrade or replacement starts with socket compatibility. CPU sockets are tied to motherboard chipsets and revisions; a board that supports Skylake-SP may or may not support Cascade Lake-SP depending on BIOS. Before ordering, look up the motherboard QVL (qualified vendor list) and confirm the 518860-L21 appears with a supported BIOS version. If the BIOS needs an update, plan the flash before swapping CPUs — many systems will not POST long enough to flash with the wrong CPU installed.
AI Workloads, AMX, and the Inference Performance Story
For dedicated AI inference hosts, prioritize core count over clock speed. INT8 inference is bandwidth-bound, not frequency-bound, so a 32-core part at 2.5 GHz outperforms a 16-core part at 3.5 GHz on most LLM workloads. For mixed virtualisation + occasional inference workloads, prioritize clock speed — VDI and OLTP database workloads benefit from the higher frequency.