HPE P74504-B21 Intel Xeon 6507P 8-Core 3.5GHz Processor
The HPE P74504-B21 is a factory-new Intel Xeon 6507P processor option kit sourced direct for HPE server platforms. Rated at 3.5GHz base clock across 8 cores with a 150W thermal design power envelope, the P74504-B21 sits in the Xeon 6 family — Intel's current-generation data center silicon targeting workloads that demand predictable single-threaded throughput alongside meaningful core density. If you are configuring or expanding an HPE server that supports this processor generation, this is the genuine HPE option kit (not a tray or OEM-unlocked alternative).
Key Features
- 3.5GHz Base Clock, 8 Cores: A relatively high base frequency for an 8-core part means consistent throughput on latency-sensitive workloads — database query processing, real-time analytics, or virtualization hosts where per-core speed matters more than raw thread count.
- 150W TDP: At 150W, this processor sits in the mid-range of the Xeon 6 power envelope. Verify your HPE chassis and power subsystem are rated to support this TDP before ordering — not all HPE server configurations support the full Xeon 6 power range without additional cooling or power supply upgrades.
- HPE Option Kit Format: Supplied as a genuine HPE processor option kit, which means it ships with the hardware and documentation expected by HPE's integration and support ecosystem. This is not a standalone tray CPU; it is intended for installation into a compatible HPE server platform.
- Intel Xeon 6 Architecture: The Xeon 6 platform from Intel represents current-generation server silicon with modern memory and I/O support. Confirm socket and platform compatibility with your specific HPE server model before purchasing — Xeon 6 requires platforms designed for this generation.
Integration and Compatibility
The P74504-B21 (often searched as P74504 B21) is designed for installation into HPE server platforms that support the Intel Xeon 6 processor family. Verify compatibility with your specific HPE server model number via HPE's official QuickSpecs documentation before placing an order. Platform compatibility for server processors is non-negotiable — an unsupported pairing will not POST. Weight is 1.50 lb; country of origin is CN, CR, MY, or VN depending on manufacturing facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What HPE server platforms support the P74504-B21?
A: The P74504-B21 is an HPE option kit for HPE server platforms compatible with the Intel Xeon 6507P processor. Consult HPE QuickSpecs for your specific server model to confirm socket and platform compatibility before ordering.
Q: Is the P74504-B21 a tray processor or an HPE option kit?
A: It is an HPE option kit — factory-new and genuine, packaged for integration into compatible HPE server systems, not a bare tray CPU.
Q: What is the TDP of the Xeon 6507P in the P74504-B21?
A: The processor carries a 150W thermal design power rating. Ensure your HPE server chassis, cooling, and power supply configuration support this TDP before installation.
Q: Can this processor be installed without HPE iLO or HPE-specific firmware?
A: As an HPE option kit, this processor is intended for HPE server platforms where HPE system firmware manages hardware initialization. Installation in non-HPE systems is not a supported use case for this part number.
When I look at the P74504-B21, the detail that drives the compatibility conversation is the 150W TDP on an 8-core part. That is a meaningful power draw for a relatively modest core count — it signals this is a high-frequency, throughput-optimized configuration rather than a density play. If you are slotting this into an HPE rack server for a VMS backend, surveillance analytics node, or edge compute role, confirm early that your chassis power budget and cooling headroom account for 150W at sustained load, not just idle.
Technical Highlights:
- 3.5GHz Base, 8 Cores: High per-core frequency benefits single-threaded or lightly-threaded workloads — video decoding pipelines, real-time event processing, and database-backed VMS configurations all benefit more from clock speed than core count at this scale.
- 150W TDP: Mid-to-upper range for an 8-core Xeon 6 part. Plan your HPE server's power supply and cooling configuration accordingly — do not assume a lower-TDP predecessor's cooling solution carries over without checking HPE QuickSpecs.
- HPE Option Kit Packaging: Genuine HPE option kits include the hardware integration components expected by HPE's platform. A tray CPU sourced elsewhere may lack these and can complicate HPE support interactions.
Deployment Considerations:
- Always validate the P74504-B21 against the HPE QuickSpecs document for your exact server model — Xeon 6 platform support varies by chassis generation, and an incompatible pairing will not initialize.
- At 1.50 lb shipping weight, this is a standard processor option kit form factor, but handle with standard ESD precautions; Xeon 6 LGA socket pins on the motherboard side are fragile and unforgiving of improper seating.
The P74504-B21 is best positioned in HPE server deployments where the workload profile rewards high base frequency over thread count — VMS analytics servers, edge inference nodes, or HPE infrastructure refreshes where platform compatibility is already confirmed via QuickSpecs.
