AMD OSA2218GAA6CX Dual-Core Socket F Server Processor

Overview

The OSA2218GAA6CX is an AMD Opteron 2218 server processor built for Socket F (1207) platforms — a dual-core, 2.60GHz part that still shows up in maintenance pools for older two-socket and four-socket server boards that never got migrated off this platform. This unit is sold in refurbished condition, which matters for a buyer's decision here: this is a replacement-part purchase for keeping an existing Opteron-based server running, not a spec for a new build.

Key Features

• 2-Core, 2.60GHz clock: matches the exact core count and clock speed of the original Opteron 2218 spec, so a like-for-like swap into an existing dual-socket board won't create a mismatched-stepping or clock-speed conflict with a surviving CPU in the other socket.
• 1000MHz HyperTransport bus: keeps inter-socket and I/O bandwidth consistent with what the rest of an Opteron 2200-series platform expects — no BIOS or board rework needed to accommodate a different bus speed.
• 2MB L2 Cache: the stock cache allocation for this processor family, sized for the workloads this platform was originally built to run rather than modern virtualization or database loads.
• Socket F (1207) package: drops directly into existing Socket F server motherboards — the deciding compatibility factor before ordering, since Socket F is not interchangeable with Socket 940 or later AM2/AM3 Opteron sockets.
• 3 lb shipping weight: light enough that it ships as a small-parcel item rather than requiring freight handling, which keeps replacement-part turnaround fast when a socket goes down.

Integration & Compatibility

Before ordering the OSA2218GAA6CX, confirm your motherboard uses Socket F (1207) and is qualified for Opteron 2200-series processors in your BIOS/microcode revision — mixing steppings across sockets in a dual-CPU board can cause boot issues on some legacy server chassis. Since this is refurbished stock rather than a new-production part, treat it as a break-fix or lab-replacement component for an existing deployment rather than the basis for a new server build.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What socket does the OSA2218GAA6CX use?

A: Socket F (1207), the same socket used across the AMD Opteron 2000-series server platform.

Q: Is the OSA2218GAA6CX new or refurbished?

A: This unit is sold in refurbished condition.

Q: What is the warranty on the OSA2218GAA6CX?

A: It carries a 30-day return warranty.

Q: What is the clock speed and core count of the OSA2218GAA6CX?

A: It is a 2-core processor running at 2.60GHz with a 1000MHz HyperTransport bus and 2MB L2 cache.

Q: How much does the OSA2218GAA6CX weigh for shipping purposes?

A: 3 lbs.

Eden Phillips

The OSA2218GAA6CX is a straightforward part to evaluate — it's the Opteron 2218, 2-core at 2.60GHz on Socket F, and there's no ambiguity about what socket it needs or what it replaces.

Technical Highlights:

• 1000MHz HyperTransport: matches the bus speed the rest of an Opteron 2200-series board expects, so there's no BIOS renegotiation to worry about on install.
• 2MB L2 Cache: stock cache sizing for this core — fine for the legacy workloads this platform was built around, not a spec to expect modern-database performance from.
• Socket F (1207) package: the single compatibility gate here — verify your board's socket before ordering, since this won't fit Socket 940 or AM2/AM3 boards.

Deployment Considerations:

• This is refurbished stock at 3 lbs shipping weight — budget for small-parcel delivery, not freight.
• In a dual-socket board, match stepping and confirm your BIOS is qualified for this CPU alongside any surviving Opteron 2218 in the other socket to avoid boot mismatches.

Right fit for keeping an existing Socket F Opteron 2200-series server alive past a failed CPU — not a part to build a new deployment around.