ML350 G3 CPU Upgrade

[Farseeker]

We have a ML350 G3 with a single Xeon 2.2Ghz. We want to upgrade it to 3.06Ghz.

Question is, can we use a CPU from another HP server? We have DL360 CPU's part number 322472-B21.

Just wondering if these would work (before we stuff around with pulling the servers out of the rack and wasting our time)?

Thanks in advance!

[raadek]

This part number has specific radiator for 1U chassis only, hence this description in QuickSpec:
Intel Xeon 3.06GHz/533MHz-512KB Processor Option Kit
NOTE: This processor option kit (PN 322472-B21) supports the ProLiant DL360 G3 only.

On the top of that you have another, bigger problem - your box has 400MHz frontside bus, while 3.06GHz Xeon features 533MHz FSB.

So the bottom line is - no, it won't work.

Rgds.

[Farseeker]

The 2.2 is a 400Mhz but the motherboard does support 533 FSB.

Can I take the heatsink/fans off the 2.2's and put them on the 3.06's?

[raadek]

You can experimet with heatsink, but why do you think your m/b supports 533MHz FSB? In QuickSpec it is clearly stated - EITHER 400MHz OR 533MHz FSb, not both

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11430_div/11430_div.HTML#Options
Processors section.

Rgds.

[Farseeker]

Ok I'll have to find the manual for the system if it's around, but last time I checked when things are stated like that it means it can take either 400 or 533, obviously you can't mix a 400 CPU with a 533 CPU...

Anyway you're the HP expert so I'll take your word for it! I just kind of inherited these systems when the other guy left!

[Oleg Koroz]

for ML350 G3 two types of system Board Used


400 MHz (2.0, 2.2, 2.4 GHz) 292234-001

533 MHz (2.8, 3.06 GHz) 322318-001