HP Heatsink For Proliant DL360 G10 Gen10 Server HPN: 872452-001

• Brand: HPE
• Part #: 872452-001
• Specs:-
• ::Type: It is a 1U Standard (Low Profile, Screw-Down Type) heatsink
• ::Maximum CPU TDP: Supports processors up to 205W (Thermal Design Power)
• Compatibility:
• ::HP DL360 G10 servers
• Condition: New
• Warranty: 1 (one) year Tekmart Africa warranty
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The SKU: 872452-001 is an HPE part number pointing to a Standard 1U Processor Heatsink designed for specific HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers.

It is a crucial component for thermal management, ensuring the server's CPU operates within safe temperature limits, particularly in dense 1U (1-unit height) server chassis. Their only role is dissipating heat from the CPU to prevent overheating and maintain optimal server performance.

These Standard 1U Processor Heatsinks replacement are typically needed in three main scenarios: Physical Damage, Thermal Performance Degradation, or Server Upgrade.

1. Physical Damage or Mechanical Failure

The heatsink itself is a passive component, but it can fail if its mounting or structure is compromised.

• ::Damaged Fins: If the aluminum fins are bent or crushed (which can happen during maintenance), the airflow and heat dissipation capacity are severely reduced.

• ::Warped Baseplate: If the copper baseplate is physically warped or gouged, it will prevent full, uniform contact with the CPU's Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS), leading to immediate and critical overheating.

• ::Damaged Retention Bracket: The mounting mechanism on this screw-down type heatsink is integral. If the screws are stripped or the retention clip/bracket is cracked, the heatsink cannot be securely seated with the proper pressure, requiring replacement.

2. Thermal Performance Degradation (Indirect Replacement)

While the metal heatsink rarely fails on its own, its function can fail due to problems requiring re-seating or replacement.

• ::Dried or Improper Thermal Grease: This is the most common issue. The thermal interface material (TIM) between the CPU and the heatsink can dry out over time or be poorly applied.

  • Action: In this case, you usually do not replace the heatsink; you clean the old TIM from both surfaces and re-apply fresh thermal paste. HPE recommends applying new thermal grease every time the heatsink is removed.

• ::Persistent Overheating: If you see recurring temperature alerts in iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) or unexpected system shutdowns, and cleaning and reapplying thermal paste hasn't fixed it, it can indicate a subtle warp or manufacturing defect in the heatsink itself, necessitating a replacement.

3. Server Upgrade or Configuration Change

This is the most common reason to replace the 872452-001 Standard heatsink with a different model.

• ::High TDP Processor Upgrade: This is the Standard heatsink. If you upgrade the CPU to a model with a very high TDP (Thermal Design Power, typically over 130W on Gen10 servers), the server's QuickSpecs may require you to switch to a High-Performance Heatsink (a different part number) to ensure adequate cooling.

• ::Adding a Second CPU: When installing a second CPU into a dual-socket server (like the HPE DL360/DL380 Gen10), you will need a second heatsink (this one or the High-Performance version, depending on the CPU). The new heatsink is often included with the processor kit, but if not, you must acquire a replacement.