HP Heatsink for 2nd CPU HP Proliant BL460c Gen8 HP spare part# 712432-001

Description:

The HP heatsink for 2nd CPU for the HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 (HP spare part #712432-001) is used in blade server systems to dissipate heat from the secondary processor, helping maintain optimal operating temperatures and prevent thermal overload. Commonly installed in HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 server chassis and similar rack/micro-server environments where dual-CPU configurations are deployed, this heatsink ensures reliable thermal management for critical computing workloads. IT technicians, system administrators, and data center maintenance teams use the 712432-001 heatsink for server rebuilds, system upgrades, retrofits, and replacement of failed or overheated cooling components.

Applications: 

The HP 712432-001 heatsink for the 2nd CPU is commonly used in HP blade server environments including ProLiant BL460c Gen8 systems in enterprise data centers, virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure racks, and high-performance compute nodes where controlled CPU cooling is required to sustain performance and system stability.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: HP
• Model / Part number: 712432-001
• Product type: CPU heatsink (2nd CPU)
• Compatible platform: HP ProLiant BL460c Gen8 servers
• Function: Thermal dissipation for secondary processor
• Cooling type: Passive heatsink (airflow dependent)
• Material: Thermally conductive metal (heatsink fins and base)
• Mounting: Server blade chassis CPU socket location
• Application environment: Enterprise server and blade infrastructure
• Duty: Designed for continuous data center operation

Common Replacements:

• HP 712432-001 (alternate equivalent)
• Cisco UCS B-Series CPU heatsink (comparable)
• Dell PowerEdge CPU heatsink (comparable)