A6S88AT - HP 2.30GHz 7.20GT/s QPI 15MB L3 Cache Socket LGA2011 Intel Xeon E5-2630 6-Core Processor Upgrade

A6S88AT - HP 2.30GHz 7.20GT/s QPI 15MB L3 Cache Socket LGA2011 Intel Xeon E5-2630 6-Core Processor Upgrade

SKU: A6S88AT Brand: HP Category: Intel Unboxed Processors
$301.45 In Stock — Usually Ships in 1–3 Business Days

About the A6S88AT

Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the HP A6S88AT (A6S88AT - HP 2.30GHz 7.20GT/s QPI 15MB L3 Cache Socket LGA2011 Intel Xeon E5-2630 6-Core Processor Upgrade) is a Intel Unboxed Processors component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include clock speed of 2.30 GHz, bus speed of 7.20 GT/s, cache of 15MB L3, socket of LGA2011. Typical use cases include data-center server fleet refresh, replacement of dead-on-arrival CPUs under existing service contracts, second-socket population on partially-populated dual-socket boards, and lab/test rebuild programs. Pro Disk Network supplies the A6S88AT to US business buyers. Stocked units ship in 1–3 business days. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Clock Speed

    2.30 GHz

  • Bus Speed

    7.20 GT/s

  • Cache

    15MB L3

  • Socket

    LGA2011

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Professionally tested — new available on request
  • Warranty

    90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty

    Coverage
    Advance replacement — we ship first, you return the faulty unit
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — usually ships in 1–3 business days

  • Returns

    30-Day Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPNA6S88AT
ManufacturerHP
CategoryIntel Unboxed Processors
Clock Speed2.30 GHz
Bus Speed7.20 GT/s
Cache15MB L3
SocketLGA2011
ConditionRefurbished — new available on request
Warranty90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty — advance replacement
ShippingFree over $150 — usually ships in 1–3 business days
Returns30-Day Returns — US

Summary

The A6S88AT is a HP intel unboxed processors component with clock speed 2.30 GHz, bus speed 7.20 GT/s, cache 15MB L3. Pro Disk Network sells the A6S88AT for $301.45 with US shipping in 1–3 business days and a 30-day return guarantee.

Trust Signals

  • US-based LLC — 7345 W Sand Lake Rd, STE 210, Office 3208, Orlando, FL 32819
  • US Shipping in 1–3 Business Days — in-stock orders ship via UPS
  • 30-Day Returns — pre-paid label on DOA and defective items

Quick Answer: What socket does the A6S88AT 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 A6S88AT ship?

A6S88AT orders ship in 1–3 business days 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.

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Common Use Cases for A6S88AT

The A6S88AT 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 A6S88AT?

The A6S88AT is a HP server-class processor with clock speed 2.30 GHz and bus speed 7.20 GT/s, 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 A6S88AT

Pros

  • Shipping in 1–3 business days from our US warehouse cuts deployment lead time

Cons

  • Older microarchitecture — not appropriate for new AI/AMX workloads
  • Not always silicon-binned for overclocking
  • Stepping mismatch with newer revisions can require microcode update

Frequently Asked Questions about A6S88AT

Is the A6S88AT a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every A6S88AT 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 A6S88AT 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 A6S88AT ship?
A6S88AT orders ship in 1–3 business days 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 A6S88AT?
New A6S88AT 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 A6S88AT?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

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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 A6S88AT 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 A6S88AT 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.

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