Intel Xeon E5-2630L socket: LGA 2011
The Intel Xeon E5-2630L uses the LGA 2011 socket. It is a 60 W six core Sandy Bridge-EP server part with 12 threads at 2.0 GHz to 2.5 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 2011
- Launched
- March 2012
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 12
- Base power
- 60 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge-EP
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 2.5 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-2630L specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge-EP cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 2.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 15 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 60 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-800 to 1333, four channels, ECC |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 40 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (server board graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA2011 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-2630L needs a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| C600 series | C602 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 2011.
LGA 2011 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 2,011 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 52.5 × 45 mm |
| Introduced | November 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3 quad channel, up to 1866 MT/s, up to 64 GB on desktop boards |
| Cooler mounting holes | 80 × 80 mm |
What the Xeon E5-2630L is
Intel Xeon E5-2630L is a six core Sandy Bridge-EP server processor that Intel released in March 2012 for low power dual socket servers. It runs at 2.0 GHz base with turbo to 2.5 GHz, with 15 MB cache and Hyper-Threading for 12 threads. Power is rated at 60 W on a 32 nm process. The L suffix marks efficiency tuning for dense racks that cannot cool 95 W parts.
No integrated graphics are present. Memory is DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s over four channels with ECC, and the chip gives 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes plus two 7.2 GT/s QPI links for dual socket pairs. Twelve threads at low power suit virtualization hosts with many small guests.
Boards pair it with registered DIMMs in 1U twins and microservers. The modest turbo keeps bursts responsive while nights idle efficiently. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket before ordering.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5-2630L fits LGA 2011 in FCLGA2011 form. Dual socket Romley boards with the C600 series controller, principally C602 designs, carry it. The vendor CPU list must include the exact E5-2630L string with Sandy Bridge-EP microcode.
At 60 W dense chassis with vendor heatsinks cover it easily. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers server pairing.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s, four channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs. Four populated channels per socket feed twelve threads.
PCI Express is 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0 per socket for Ethernet and storage controllers. Two QPI links at 7.2 GT/s join socket pairs. NUMA placement guides I/O assignment.
Cooling is vendor qualified for 60 W with directed airflow. No retail mount exists.
Upgrade paths
Within LGA 2011 the Xeon E5-2630L can step to faster Sandy Bridge-EP or Ivy Bridge-EP parts on the same board, where power and vendor lists allow. Memory and storage carry over. A v2 comparison is Intel Xeon E5-2630L v2 on the same socket.
A platform move means a DDR4 server generation. Keep the node for efficient guest duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-2630L use?
It uses LGA 2011. C600 series dual socket boards carry it.
Does the Xeon E5-2630L have Hyper-Threading?
Yes. Six cores give 12 threads with turbo to 2.5 GHz.
What memory does the Xeon E5-2630L use?
DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s, four channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs.
Is the Xeon E5-2630L for dual socket boards?
Yes. The 2600 numbering allows two sockets.
Sources and verification
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