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844373-L21
HPE BL660c Gen9 E5-4640v4 2P FIO Kit
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844373-L21 Overview
844373-L21 is powered by Intel and belongs to the Intel 13th Gen family with a Raptor Lake architecture, designed for high-performance desktop environments using the LGA 1700 socket. This processor features 16 cores and 24 threads, offering a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz and a maximum boost clock of 5.2 GHz, complemented by 16 MB of L2 cache and 30 MB of L3 cache, all within a thermal design power of 125W.
Built to tackle demanding gaming and workstation workloads, 844373-L21 incorporates integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 with graphics frequencies of 350 MHz (base) and 1250 MHz (max dynamic), supports dual-channel DDR4 & DDR5 memory configurations up to 128 GB, and offers PCIe 5.0 connectivity along with overclocking capabilities. Additional features include advanced virtualization with Intel VT-x, extended instruction set support via AVX2, and built-in SGX security, ensuring optimal performance and robust platform compatibility.
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844373-L21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Processors
- Brand
- Intel
- Series
- Intel Core
- Category
- Desktop
- Max Memory Support
- 128 GB
- Memory Type Support
- DDR4 & DDR5
- Generation
- Intel 13th Gen
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake
- ECC Support
- No
- Security Features
- SGX
- CPU Socket
- LGA 1700
- Instruction Set Extensions
- AVX2
- Virtualization Support
- Intel VT-x
- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 24
- Base Clock
- 3.4
- Max Boost Clock
- 5.2
- Overclocking Support
- Yes
- L2 Cache
- 16
- L3 Cache
- 30
- TDP
- 125W
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Graphics Base Frequency
- 350
- Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
- 1250
- Memory Channels
- Dual
- PCIe Version
- PCIe 5.0
- Unlocked
- Yes
- Cooler Included
- No
- Use Case
- Gaming / Workstation
- Product Name
- Intel Core i7-13700 Processor
- Height
- 1.5
- Width
- 1.5
- Depth
- 0.15
- Weight
- 0.5
844373-L21 Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Consolidation with HPE BL660c Gen9 E5-4640v4 2P FIO Kit
In a large financial services firm running VMware ESXi, the HPE BL660c Gen9 with dual E5-4640v4 CPUs and the 844373-L21 FIO Kit delivers high-density compute and low-latency I/O connectivity for 500+ virtual machines. By enabling FlexibleLOM integration and 40GbE networking, the kit reduces server sprawl by 60% and improves VM provisioning speed by 35%. The outcome is a consolidated, highly resilient virtualization platform that drives lower TCO and rapid capacity scaling under peak trading loads.
High-Performance Computing Cluster for Engineering Simulations
A global automotive R&D center deploys HPE BL660c Gen9 blades equipped with E5-4640v4 CPUs and the 844373-L21 FIO Kit to form an RDMA-enabled InfiniBand cluster. This configuration accelerates finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) workloads by up to 2× compared to 10GbE solutions. The result is faster design iterations, 25% shorter product development cycles, and greater engineering innovation capacity.
Cloud IaaS Platform with Scalable Network Throughput
A managed service provider leverages the HPE BL660c Gen9 chassis fitted with dual E5-4640v4 processors and the 844373-L21 FIO Kit to host multi-tenant infrastructure services. The FlexibleLOM 40GbE integration kit delivers guaranteed bandwidth and network isolation for virtual private clouds, boosting tenant network performance by 40%. This high-performance blade solution ensures predictable SLAs, rapid VM deployment, and seamless tenant onboarding at scale.
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Product Comparison Table
 844373-L21 |  844374-L21 |  844379-L21 |  844371-L21 |  844378-L21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR4 & DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Generation | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 11th Gen | Intel 12th Gen | Intel 13th Gen | Intel 12th Gen |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Rocket Lake | Alder Lake | Raptor Lake | Alder Lake |
| ECC Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| Security Features | SGX | None | None | SGX | SGX |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 1200 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 | LGA 1700 |
| Instruction Set Extensions | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX2 | AVX-512 |
| Virtualization Support | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x | Intel VT-x |
| Cores | 16 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 12 |
| Threads | 24 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 | 3.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Max Boost Clock | 5.2 | 5.0 GHz | 4.9 GHz | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Overclocking Support | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| L2 Cache | 16 | 4 MB | 9 MB | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 | 16 MB | 20 MB | 32 MB | 20 MB |
| 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 | 350 | N/A | 300 MHz | 350 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1250 | N/A | 1250 MHz | 1150 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual | Dual | Quad | Dual |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming / Workstation | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming |
| Product Name | Intel Core i7-13700 Processor | Intel Core i7-11700 | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-844371-L21 Raptor Lake | 844378-L21 Processor |
| Height | 1.5 | N/A | 0.16 inches | N/A | 0.12 inches |
| Width | 1.5 | N/A | 1.48 inches | N/A | 1.48 inches |
| Depth | 0.15 | N/A | 1.48 inches | N/A | 1.48 inches |
| Weight | 0.5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.09 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Sumbul Iqbal
4
Handled mixed workloads without slowdown.
R
Risto Laaksonen
5
Stable thermals and predictable output.
I
Imran Qureshi
3
Easy upgrade for BL660c blades.
H
Henry Walsh
4
Reliable enterprise CPU kit.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE BL660c Gen9 E5-4640v4 2P FIO Kit?
The HPE BL660c Gen9 E5-4640v4 2P FIO Kit (SKU: 844373-L21) is a Factory Installable Option that enables support for two Intel Xeon E5-4640v4 processors in an HPE BL660c Gen9 blade server, boosting compute density and performance.
Which HPE BladeSystem chassis support this FIO kit?
The 844373-L21 FIO kit is compatible exclusively with the HPE BladeSystem c7000 and c7000 Platinum Enclosure populated with HPE BL660c Gen9 blades.
Which processors are supported by the 2P FIO kit?
This kit supports dual Intel Xeon E5-4640v4 processors, each with up to 8 cores running at 2.4 GHz, delivering high-throughput compute for virtualization and database workloads.
What components are included in the 844373-L21 FIO kit?
The kit includes processor interposers, midplane connectors, firmware components and installation instructions required to convert a single‐CPU BL660c Gen9 blade to dual Intel Xeon E5-4640v4 support.