DL380 G2 upgrade to dual processors?

[Bryan Putnam]

I have an older 380 G2 (DL380R02) that I would like to upgrade to a dual processor configuration. It currently has a single P3 1.2Mhz processor and I want to add another one. Other than the processor and the heatsink, what will I need to get to accomplish this? Will I need to change out the PPM? Thanks for any help you can give!

Bryan

[James ~ Happy Dude · Accepted solution]

Hello Bryan,
If you have the Latest BIOS version, you are all set. Ya.. you need the same stepping, family/ Model. PPM... y change.. is it worn out ??

Regards.

[Bryan Putnam]

Thanks!

I work with a pretty limited budget, and this server is doing duty as a SQL server for one of our busier websites. The programmers are convinced that dual proc's will speed things up for them, and the boss won't OK a new box, so upgrading is my only choice to keep everyone happy!

[James ~ Happy Dude]

Sure, in that case, I would also recommend a memory upgrade, if you can squeeze it into the budget.

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10902_div/10902_div.html#Options

Regards.