00E2733 - IBM Dual Processor System Backplane Board for pSeries p740

00E2733 - IBM Dual Processor System Backplane Board for pSeries p740

SKU: 00E2733 Brand: IBM Category: Processor Boards
$1,728.42 In Stock — Ships Today

Specifications

Part Identification

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 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPN00E2733
ManufacturerIBM
CategoryProcessor Boards
ConditionRefurbished — new available on request
Warranty90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty — advance replacement
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Returns — US

Summary

The 00E2733 is a IBM processor boards component. Pro Disk Network sells the 00E2733 for $1,728.42 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.

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  • Same-Day US Shipping — orders before 3pm ET ship today via UPS
  • 30-Day Returns — pre-paid label on DOA and defective items

Quick Answer: What socket does the 00E2733 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 00E2733 ship?

00E2733 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.

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Common Use Cases for 00E2733

The 00E2733 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 00E2733?

The 00E2733 is a IBM server-class processor, manufactured by IBM. 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 00E2733

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

  • Server-grade thermal load — confirm cooler rating before installation
  • Multi-socket validation requires identical stepping
  • Not designed for consumer single-socket boards

Frequently Asked Questions about 00E2733

Is the 00E2733 a genuine IBM part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 00E2733 as factory-original IBM inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned IBM servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
What socket does the 00E2733 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 00E2733 ship?
00E2733 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 00E2733?
New 00E2733 units carry the full IBM 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 00E2733?
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 00E2733 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 00E2733 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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