Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the NEC N8101-1306 (N8101-1306 - NEC 2.60GHz 10.4GT/s UPI 19.25MB L3 Cache Socket FCLGA3647 Intel Xeon Gold 6132 14-Core Processor) is a Intel Unboxed Processors component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include clock speed of 2.60 GHz, bus speed of 10.4 GT/s, cache of 19.25MB L3, socket of FCLGA3647. 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 N8101-1306 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The N8101-1306 is a NEC intel unboxed processors component with clock speed 2.60 GHz, bus speed 10.4 GT/s, cache 19.25MB L3. Pro Disk Network sells the N8101-1306 for $3,816.00 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: What socket does the N8101-1306 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 N8101-1306 ship?
N8101-1306 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 N8101-1306 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 N8101-1306?
The N8101-1306 is a NEC server-class processor with clock speed 2.60 GHz and bus speed 10.4 GT/s, manufactured by NEC. 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 N8101-1306
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 N8101-1306
Is the N8101-1306 a genuine NEC part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every N8101-1306 as factory-original NEC inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned NEC servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
What socket does the N8101-1306 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 N8101-1306 ship?
N8101-1306 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 N8101-1306?
New N8101-1306 units carry the full NEC 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 N8101-1306?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Intel Unboxed Processors
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 N8101-1306 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 N8101-1306 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.