Intel Xeon E5-2430 socket: LGA 1356
The Intel Xeon E5-2430 uses the LGA 1356 socket. It is a 95 W six core Sandy Bridge-EN server part with 12 threads at 2.2 GHz to 2.7 GHz.
- Socket
- LGA 1356
- Launched
- May 2012
- Cores and threads
- 6 and 12
- Base power
- 95 W
- Codename
- Sandy Bridge-EN
- Segment
- Server
- Family
- Intel Xeon E5
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 2.7 GHz
Intel Xeon E5-2430 specifications
| Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Sandy Bridge-EN cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 2.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 15 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 95 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3-800 to 1333, three channels, ECC |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 24 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | None (server board graphics) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1356 (45 × 42.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Xeon E5-2430 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1356 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 1356.
LGA 1356 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,356 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45 × 42.5 mm |
| Introduced | May 2012 |
| Memory | DDR3-800 to 1600 with ECC, three channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Board specific (server heatsink) |
What the Xeon E5-2430 is
Intel Xeon E5-2430 is a six core Sandy Bridge-EN server processor that Intel released in May 2012 for mainstream dual socket servers. It runs at 2.2 GHz base with turbo to 2.7 GHz, with 15 MB cache and Hyper-Threading for 12 threads. Power is rated at 95 W on a 32 nm process. Higher clocks than the 2420 at the same power suit mixed application servers.
No integrated graphics are present. Memory is DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s over three channels with ECC, and the chip provides 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes plus one 7.2 GT/s QPI link. Twelve threads cover virtualization, mail and database guests.
Boards pair it with registered DIMMs and RAID controllers. The 500 MHz turbo headroom helps bursty daytime loads while nights idle efficiently. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide contrasts this socketed server part with soldered designs.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The Xeon E5-2430 fits LGA 1356 in FCLGA1356 form. C600 series Socket B2 boards on the Romley-EN platform carry it. The vendor CPU list must show the exact E5-2430 string.
At 95 W full size heatsinks with chassis airflow apply. 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, three channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs. Populate three channels per socket for twelve threads.
PCI Express is 24 lanes of PCIe 3.0 per socket. The 7.2 GT/s QPI link joins pairs. Assign I/O near its socket on NUMA boards.
Cooling is vendor qualified for 95 W. No retail mount exists.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1356 the Xeon E5-2430 can move to faster Sandy Bridge-EN or Ivy Bridge-EN parts on the same board, where power allows. Memory and storage carry over. A close step is Intel Xeon E5-2440 with higher clocks at the same power.
A platform move means a DDR4 generation. Keep the node for mixed application duty.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Xeon E5-2430 use?
It uses LGA 1356. C600 series Socket B2 boards carry it.
How is the Xeon E5-2430 different from the E5-2420?
Base is 2.2 GHz instead of 1.9 GHz, and turbo is 2.7 GHz instead of 2.4 GHz, at the same 95 W.
What memory does the Xeon E5-2430 use?
DDR3 at 800, 1066 or 1333 MT/s, three channels, with ECC and registered DIMMs.
Is the Xeon E5-2430 for dual socket boards?
Yes. The 2400 numbering allows two sockets.
Sources and verification
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