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Silver aluminium heatsink with copper core and black mounting bracket

DELL

DELL GF449 Heatsink for PowerEdge 2950

SKU CH-Z89W-0KV69

A heatsink designed to cool processors in Dell PowerEdge 2950 III servers

  • ColorMulti-color
  • TypeFan & Heatsinks
  • Fan Sizen/a
  • Designed for PowerEdge 2950 III Server
  • Genuine Dell GF449 part ensures exact fit
  • Passive heatsink construction requires no fan power
  • Multi-colour finish distinguishes component in dense chassis
  • Dell Technologies manufacture guarantees OEM quality standards

Purpose-Built Server Cooling

The DELL GF449 heatsink is engineered specifically for the PowerEdge 2950 III server. It serves administrators maintaining or repairing this legacy rack platform. Buyers needing a cooler for any other chassis or modern socket should look elsewhere.

Thermal Operation

The unit integrates a heatsink and fan assembly to manage processor heat within the original system airflow design. No independent noise ratings, power-draw figures or thermal limits are published for this part. Performance relies entirely on the server chassis fans and BIOS fan curves.

Mechanical Integration

The multi-colour assembly mounts directly onto the PowerEdge 2950 motherboard using the proprietary retention mechanism. Connector placement matches the system board header exactly. Installers must verify the retention clips are intact, as replacements for this generation are scarce.

Highlights

  • Designed for PowerEdge 2950 III Server
  • Genuine Dell GF449 part ensures exact fit
  • Passive heatsink construction requires no fan power
  • Multi-colour finish distinguishes component in dense chassis
  • Dell Technologies manufacture guarantees OEM quality standards

Specifications

BrandDELL
ColorMulti-color
TypeFan & Heatsinks
Fan Sizen/a

Questions about this item

How do I install the GF449 heatsink on a PowerEdge 2950 server, and which step is most often missed?

Align the heatsink with the CPU socket retention frame, lower it evenly, and secure the captive screws in a diagonal pattern; the step most often missed is tightening the screws gradually in sequence to ensure uniform pressure across the die.

What maintenance will the GF449 heatsink require during its service life in a PowerEdge 2950?

Periodically remove dust from the fin stack using compressed air while the server is powered down; no lubrication or thermal-paste replacement is needed unless the heatsink is physically removed from the processor.

What thermal limit appears first when the GF449 heatsink runs under sustained load in a PowerEdge 2950?

The CPU will hit its thermal throttle point before the heatsink itself saturates, causing the processor to reduce clock speeds to stay within its rated temperature envelope.

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