HP part number 662927-B21 identifies the 662927-B21 - HP 2.90GHz 8.0GT/s QPI 15MB L3 Cache Socket FCLGA2011 Intel Xeon E5-2667 6-Core Processor for ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server, an enterprise-grade CPUs & Processors unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include clock speed of 2.90 GHz, bus speed of 8.0 GT/s, cache of 15MB L3, socket of FCLGA2011, generation of Gen8. 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 662927-B21 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. Net 30 terms are available for qualified business accounts. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The 662927-B21 is a HP cpus & processors component with clock speed 2.90 GHz, bus speed 8.0 GT/s, cache 15MB L3. Pro Disk Network sells the 662927-B21 for $274.51 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What socket does the 662927-B21 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 662927-B21 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 662927-B21 same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The 662927-B21 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.
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 662927-B21?
The 662927-B21 is a HP server-class processor with clock speed 2.90 GHz and bus speed 8.0 GT/s, 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 662927-B21
Pros
Same-day shipping from our US warehouse cuts deployment lead time
Cons
Refurbished tier may have minor IHS markings
Tray packaging — no retail Intel/AMD cooler included
Frequently Asked Questions about 662927-B21
Is the 662927-B21 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 662927-B21 as factory-original HP inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. 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 662927-B21 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 662927-B21 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 662927-B21 same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the 662927-B21?
New 662927-B21 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 662927-B21?
Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 662927 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
662927-L21 — 662927-L21 - HP 2.90GHz 8.00GT/s QPI 15MB L3 Cache Intel Xeon E5-2667 6 Core Processor for ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server — $286.03
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: CPUs & Processors
Socket Compatibility, EVC Mode, and BIOS Revision Planning
For Hyper-V clusters, Live Migration compatibility is more forgiving but still benefits from matched CPU stepping across cluster nodes. For Kubernetes / Tanzu, CPU heterogeneity is acceptable because pods are stateless, but resource-request planning becomes harder when nodes have different core counts.
AI Workloads, AMX, and the Inference Performance Story
Late-generation Intel Xeon processors (Sapphire Rapids, Emerald Rapids, Granite Rapids) include AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) silicon that accelerates INT8 inference workloads dramatically. For the 662927-B21, if AMX is present, BERT-base inference throughput improves 4-6× over the previous generation; LLM inference (Llama 2 7B INT8 quantised) improves 2-3×. AMX does not require code changes when used through libraries that already support it (oneAPI, ONNX Runtime, OpenVINO).