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821791-L21
HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 E5-2697v3 FIO Kit
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821791-L21 is a high-performance Intel processor built on the 12th Gen Alder Lake architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost clock of 4.9 GHz. It integrates a 4 MB L2 cache and a 16 MB L3 cache, operates within a 125W TDP envelope, supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, provides PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and is fitted with Intel UHD Graphics 770 for light graphics tasks.
821791-L21 is engineered for enthusiasts and professionals seeking overclocking support and robust virtualization via Intel VT-x, while its unlocked design and AVX2 instruction set extensions make it suitable for demanding gaming and workstation applications. Compatible with LGA 1700 chipsets, this processor delivers an effective balance of power and efficiency for modern computing environments.
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In a financial services firm, the 821791-L21 HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 E5-2697v3 FIO Kit integrates 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity to dense SAS SSD arrays, delivering sub-millisecond I/O latency for Hadoop and Spark clusters. Benefit: Accelerates query throughput by 50%, reduces data pipeline latency by 40%, and supports scalable petabyte-class data lakes with consistent performance.
A research institution leverages the 821791-L21 FIO Kit to attach NVMe-over-SAS SSDs in HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 E5-2697v3 servers, providing sustained 6 GB/s per node data streaming for TensorFlow and PyTorch workloads. Benefit: Cuts deep-learning training times by 30%, maximizes GPU utilization, and scales to multi-node clusters for faster AI innovation.
A global retail enterprise deploys the 821791-L21 FIO Kit on HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 E5-2697v3 servers to connect 12 Gb/s SAS HDD arrays, enabling parallel backup streams to on-premise and off-site repositories. Benefit: Reduces backup windows by 40%, ensures recovery time objectives under 2 hours, and meets strict compliance SLAs with encrypted, high-throughput data replication.
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| Product Type | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors | Processors |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core | Intel Core |
| Category | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory Type Support | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Generation | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 13th Gen |
| Architecture | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Security Features | None | SGX | None | SGX | None |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x |
| Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Max Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.0 | 5.0 GHz | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 | 8 MB | 8 | 8 |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 | 16 MB | 16 | 24 |
| TDP | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W | 125W |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz | 300 | 350 MHz | 300 | 350 |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1100 MHz | 1150 | 1200 MHz | 1100 | 1100 |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Use Case | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming / Workstation / Server |
| Product Name | Intel Core i7-12700K 821791-L21 | Intel Core i7-803315-L21 | 850300-B21 | Intel Core i7-13700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
| Height | 0.5 in | 0.18 inches | 0.5 inches | 0.5 | 0.16 |
| Width | 1.5 in | 1.48 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 | 1.48 |
| Depth | 1.5 in | 1.48 inches | 1.5 inches | 1.5 | 1.48 |
| Weight | 0.3 lbs | 0.15 lbs | 0.2 lbs | 0.7 | 0.15 |
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High-performance CPU for compute-heavy environments.
Stable under continuous workloads.
Predictable thermals and efficiency.
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Strong Gen9 processor.
The HP Apollo 4200 Gen9 E5-2697v3 FIO Kit (821791-L21) is a field-installation upgrade bundle that enables Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 support on compatible Apollo 4200 Gen9 servers.
The kit includes an updated system board, CPU heat sink, processor socket backplane, cooling fans, cable assemblies and mounting rails required for Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 integration.
This FIO Kit supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 processors (14-core, 2.6 GHz base frequency, up to 3.6 GHz turbo).
Yes, the 821791-L21 FIO Kit is compatible with all Apollo 4200 Gen9 chassis that originally shipped without the E5-2697 v3 processor option.
Follow the HP Field Service Installation Guide to power down the server, install the new system board and components, secure the CPU heat sinks and fans, then power up and verify in the iLO interface.
No, the FIO Kit is processor and board-specific and does not include memory DIMMs or external storage drives.
The kit requires dual hot-plug power supplies rated at least 1200 W each to support the dual E5-2697 v3 processors and full drive population.
The 821791-L21 FIO Kit comes with HP’s standard three-year limited hardware warranty, including parts, labor and onsite support.
Yes, this FIO Kit allows seamless field upgrade from earlier E5-2600 series CPUs such as the E5-2690 to the higher-performance E5-2697 v3.
With this kit and compatible drive cages, the Apollo 4200 Gen9 can support up to 24 hot-plug 2.5" or 12 3.5" SAS/SATA drives.
Upgrading to dual E5-2697 v3 processors boosts compute performance by up to 30%, increases memory bandwidth by 50% and enhances I/O throughput for data-intensive workloads.
Firmware and driver updates are available for download from the HP Support Center; no media is included in the kit.
HP recommends qualified service personnel perform the installation to ensure proper cooling, power and firmware configuration.
The 821791-L21 FIO Kit is available through authorized HP resellers, the HP Parts Store and select online marketplaces.
The exact SKU for the Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 upgrade kit for Apollo 4200 Gen9 is 821791-L21.
Use the HP Server QuickSpecs tool or consult HP Support with your current chassis SN to confirm Gen9 compatibility.