[ INDIVIDUAL CPU COMPONENT ]
Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2
Ivy Bridge-EP, 2013; 12C/24T, 2.7/3.5 GHz, 30 MB, 130 W. Model-specific record; confirm the complete part marking before installation.
IDENTIFICATION: Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2. Product name alone does not establish package, stepping, voltage or firmware compatibility.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Xeon server and workstation |
|---|---|
| Model and compute | Ivy Bridge-EP, 2013; 12C/24T, 2.7/3.5 GHz, 30 MB, 130 W |
| Package / socket | LGA2011 |
| Compatibility | Server/workstation BIOS/VRM; verify memory and 1P/2P support |
| Stepping and variants | Confirm v2 S-spec and board support |
Compatibility and service
- Server/workstation BIOS/VRM; verify memory and 1P/2P support
- Confirm v2 S-spec and board support
- Record memory population, BIOS and cooling
- Confirm board manual, exact CPU support list, firmware, voltage/power, memory and cooling before use; never force a package.
Service & archival notes
Record memory population, BIOS and cooling
Photograph package, markings, contacts and date/lot codes before repair. Log host board, BIOS/microcode, memory, cooler, condition, provenance and source revision.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2Manufacturer specifications; search exact model and package S-spec.
- Intel processor architecture manualsManufacturer reference for architecture and instruction behavior.
- Hardware Review — Powerful Server CPU – Intel Xeon E5-2697 v2 Performance ReviewIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturer documents take precedence. Family-level references may not resolve every stepping; verify the marking and motherboard CPU list.