The IBM 00AE523 features the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2648L v2, a power-efficient, server-grade CPU designed to deliver a balanced combination of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Suited for enterprise-level computing, this processor comes with 10 cores and 20 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading Technology, running at a base clock speed of 1.9 GHz. With a large 25 MB L3 cache, it can handle complex, multi-threaded applications and large data sets with ease. This makes it ideal for virtualized environments, medium to large databases, and other intensive applications. The E5-2648L v2 is based on Intel's Ivy Bridge-EP microarchitecture, utilizing the 22nm manufacturing process for reduced power consumption. It supports Intel’s vPro Technology, Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Virtualization Technology (VT-x and VT-d), enhancing its capabilities in security, performance, and virtualization. This processor is compatible with IBM servers and provides a reliable, high-performance solution for data centers looking to upgrade their computing power while keeping energy costs under control.