AMD OSA8216GAA6CR Legacy Socket F Server Processor

The data provided for the AMD OSA8216GAA6CR is inconsistent with an Opteron server processor — the specification set on file (dimensions in millimeters, operating shock/vibration ratings, SATA interface speed, rotation speed, buffer size, and non-recoverable error rate) describes a mechanical hard disk drive, not a CPU. Because the evidence available for this listing does not reliably describe the actual product, this page has been intentionally reduced in scope rather than filled with specifications that may not apply to the OSA8216GAA6CR.

Overview

The OSA8216GAA6CR is listed under the AMD Opteron Model 8216 designation, a legacy dual-core Socket F (1207) server processor platform used in older 4-socket and 8-socket rack and blade server deployments. Buyers evaluating this part number for a legacy server refresh, spare-parts stock, or maintenance of an existing multi-socket deployment should confirm exact clock speed, cache size, and thermal design power directly against the physical part markings or the deployed system's service documentation before ordering, since the specification data attached to this listing could not be verified as accurate for this MPN.

Key Features

• Socket F (1207) form factor: matches legacy 4P/8P AMD server motherboards from the Opteron 8000-series generation — confirm your board revision supports the Model 8216 stepping before purchasing a replacement or spare.
• Operating environment: listed operating temperature range of 5°C to 55°C is typical of a rack-mounted server component designed for a controlled data center or server room environment rather than open field deployment.
• Replacement/spare use case: parts at this generation are typically purchased to extend the service life of an existing multi-socket server rather than for new deployments — verify total system compatibility, including BIOS microcode support, before installation.

Integration & Compatibility

Because Socket F Opteron processors were deployed in matched pairs or larger sets across specific OEM server chassis (multi-socket boards from vendors such as HP, Dell, and Sun/Oracle of that era), confirm the OSA8216GAA6CR against your existing system's supported processor list and current BIOS revision before installing. Mismatched steppings across sockets in a multi-CPU board can prevent boot or force the system down to the lowest common clock speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What socket does the AMD OSA8216GAA6CR use?

A: The Opteron Model 8216 designation uses the Socket F (1207) platform used in legacy multi-socket AMD Opteron 8000-series servers.

Q: Is the OSA8216GAA6CR suitable for a new server build?

A: No — this is a legacy processor platform, typically sourced today as a replacement or spare part for an existing deployed system rather than for new server builds.

Q: What operating temperature range does the OSA8216GAA6CR support?

A: The listed operating temperature range is 5°C to 55°C, consistent with a controlled data center or server room environment.

Q: Do I need to match processors across sockets on a multi-socket board?

A: Multi-socket AMD Opteron 8000-series boards generally require matched processor steppings across all populated sockets — verify against your motherboard's supported CPU list before ordering.

Jerry Tildsen

I flagged the spec sheet on the OSA8216GAA6CR before writing this up — the numbers attached to this part number (SATA interface speed, rotation speed, disk buffer size, shock and vibration ratings in G-force) describe a hard drive, not an Opteron CPU. That's a data integrity problem, not a product problem, and I'm not going to paper over it with invented clock speeds or cache figures.

Technical Highlights:

• Socket F platform: the Opteron Model 8216 designation places this part in the legacy 4P/8P Socket F (1207) server generation — confirm exact core clock and cache against physical markings, not the attached spec sheet.
• 5°C to 55°C operating range: consistent with standard data center server room conditions, which is the one environmental figure on file I'd expect to actually apply to a rack-mounted CPU.
• Legacy multi-socket deployment: Socket F boards typically run 4 or 8 populated sockets requiring matched steppings — the OSA8216GAA6CR would need to match your existing installed base.

Deployment Considerations:

• Before ordering, verify the exact clock speed and L2/L3 cache configuration against the physical part markings or your server vendor's parts catalog — do not rely on the attached spec data for this MPN.
• Multi-socket Opteron boards can fail to boot or downclock the whole set if a mismatched stepping is introduced — check your board's supported CPU list first.

This part fits a narrow scenario: extending the service life of an already-deployed 4P or 8P Opteron 8000-series server that's still running production workloads and isn't a candidate for a platform refresh yet. Verify the physical part before you commit budget to it.