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Upgrading T430 CPU from E5-2630 v4 to E5-2699 v4
I would appreciate it if someone could help me with giving me the compatibility document so i could see if my server CPU is eligible to be upgraded to E5-2699 v4 as i need far more coreCPU.
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April 22nd, 2025 23:51
I am in the same boat, from my research
* Dell support have stated that they did not test the 2699 (or other high end 26xx) processors in the T430 despite listing all E5-26xx as compatible
* E5-2699v4 is over the listed max TDP for the motherboard
* Supposedly the configuration is possible as 3rd party vendor sell it
On my setup, I have 2x E5-2697v4, which are the same TDP as the 2699. I have the same issue that has been mentioned before. With 1x CPU, it boots fine. With 2x CPU, no video/no POST.
One thing I have not seen thoroughly discussed, is that the T430 has different PSU configs. Mine has the 495W units. Between 145W x 2 CPU, main board, drives, add ons, RAM, fans, I don't think that 495W is enough, and could be causing the issue. This is just a theory, but I found a pair of 1100W take offs for very cheap so I'm willing to try it out.
If that doesn't work, I plan on stepping down the CPU. A major bummer since it is supposed to be supported.
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April 23rd, 2025 02:59
Hello, for T430 I don't see e5-2699-v4. but for example, this is what I see.
part# KV7W3
description: SVC,PRC,E52698V4,2.2,50M,B0
But before changing to a new CPU, make sure your BIOS and iDRAC is up to date.
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April 24th, 2025 02:37
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/series/91287/intel-xeon-processor-e5-v4-family.html
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 v4 Family
Intel® Xeon® Processor E5 v4 Family product listing with links to detailed product features and specifications.
This is the part # of the highest one I can find within.
20/40 Cores/ Threads
So 80 is possible
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April 23rd, 2025 07:28
Great thanks for your response. Sure. I will check both versions
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April 23rd, 2025 15:08
I need some help about the same problem you had also I can’t use my computer because of this issue please some help if possible
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April 23rd, 2025 17:33
Hi all,
Young E asked me for my sever service tag yesterday and I shared it. so I am waiting for his advice according to my server details. we will share the result here so you could use the same advice.
Best regards
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April 23rd, 2025 17:48
lets post it here so all could see the discussion
this is my service tag: {{Svc Tag removed by Moderator}} My goal is to have better or max core CPU for my homelab k8s. now i have total of 40 cCPU but i am checking if i could go for 72 or even 80.
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April 28th, 2025 19:35
Checking back in here with an update.
Got 2x 1100W PSU's really cheap, so figured I would give it a shot in the event the 495W PSU cannot handle the 2nd processor.
Didn't make a difference.
Going to update bios/firmware, but not expecting anything from it. If something change I will reply here but otherwise it looks like I'm buying some different CPU's
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April 29th, 2025 12:10
Hello the CPU you have is not validated by Dell. So after the update, it may work, or still not.
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May 4th, 2025 02:30
As expected, bios/idrac/lifecycle updates did not help.
E5-2698v4 x2 booted up no problem
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May 4th, 2025 07:38
I also decided to go 2298 v3 or v4. i am checking the availability and will buy this week.