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Dell EMC PowerEdge R7425 Installation and Service Manual

Processors and heat sinks

The processor controls memory, peripheral interfaces, and other components of the system. The system can have more than one processor configurations.

The heat sink absorbs the heat generated by the processor, and helps the processor to maintain its optimal temperature level.

Your system supports the following heat sinks:
  • 2U heat sink (For 180/200W CPU in all PCIe card configurations)
  • 1U performance heat sink (For 180/200W CPU in mid drive tray configurations)
  • 1U heat sink (For 120W-170W CPU)
Use the following procedures when:
  • Removing and installing a heat sink
  • Installing an additional processor
  • Replacing a processor
NOTE To ensure proper cooling, you must install a processor blank in any empty processor socket.

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