HP XW8400 User Manual

QuickSpecs

Overview

HP xw8400 Workstation

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HP recommends Windows Vista

HP recommends Windows VistaHP recommends Windows Vista Business

Business

BusinessBusiness

®®®®

1.

Monitor (sold separately)

2.

Standard Keyboard (USB or PS/2)

3.

Mouse (USB or PS/2)

4.

Front IO: 2 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE-1394a (standard), headphone and microphone

5.

5.25"" external bay for optional diskette drive, optical drive or other 5.25"/3.5" device

6.

5 internal 3.5" bays, 3 external 5.25" bays

7.

1 PCI slot, 3 PCI-X slots, 1 PCIe x8 (4x electrically), 1 PCIe 16 (4x electrically)

8.

1 PCI Express x16 Graphics Bus

9.

Dual-Core or Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processors

10.

8 DIMM slots for DDR2 FB-DIMM memory

11.

5 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, 2 PS/2, 1 RJ-45, audio in/out, microphone, 1 IEEE-1394b

12.

800 watt power supply

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Overview

At A Glance

At A GlanceAt A Glance

64-Bit Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300 Sequence (8 MB L2 cache) or Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5100 Sequence (4 MB L2 cache) 1066 & 1333 MHz Front Side Bus support 4-channel 667 MHz FB-DIMM memory subsystem Up to 32 GB memory capacity Choice of Operating Systems: Genuine Windows® Vista Business 32 or 64 Genuine Windows® XP Professional Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (see Red Hat Enterprise Linux® WS 3 (32- or 64-Bit version) Preloaded: Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (Update 4 or later) (32- or 64-Bit version) HP Linux Installer Kit (see

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (Update 4 or later) (32- or 64-bit version) Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 (Update 8) (32 or 64 bit version)

For detailed OS/hardware support information for linux, see: PCI Express I/O and graphics Integrated Broadcom 5752 LoM 6 channels of Serial ATA (SATA) and 4 channels of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 3.0Gb/s natively supported internally; SATA RAID level 0, 1, 5 and 10 and SAS RAID level 0, 1 available on motherboard (Factory integrated RAID is Microsoft Windows only) SATA DVD-RW and DVD-ROM High Definition integrated audio with internal speaker Pre-loaded Manageability Tools (Microsoft Windows only) Protected by HP Services, including a 3 years parts, 3 years labour, and 3 years onsite service (3/3/3) standard warranty. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.

http://www.hp.com/workstations/software/linux

http://www.hp.com/workstations/pws/windowsxp64/

):

http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix

for details)

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Processor and Speed

Processor and SpeedProcessor and Speed Up to 2 of the following

–

Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor with Intel® 64 Architecture

Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor with Intel® 64 ArchitectureQuad-Core Intel Xeon Processor with Intel® 64 Architecture One or two Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5310/ 1.60 GHz,1066 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5320/ 1.86 GHz,1066 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5335/ 2.00 GHz,1333 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5345/ 2.33 GHz,1333 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5355/ 2.66 GHz,1333 MHz FSB Quad -Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5365/ 3.00 GHz,1333 MHz FSB

* When ordering two processors, the second processor must be the same as the first. Intel processor numbers are not a measurement of higher performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See

http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/

computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel 64 Architecture. Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel 64 Architecture -enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See details on which processors support Intel 64 Architecture or consult with your system vendor for more information.

Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors with Intel® 64 Architecture

Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors with Intel® 64 ArchitectureDual-Core Intel Xeon Processors with Intel® 64 Architecture One or two Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5100 Sequence*

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5110/ 1.60 GHz, 4MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5120/ 1.86 GHz, 4MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5130/ 2.00 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5140/ 2.33 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5150/ 2.66 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5160/ 3.00 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5365/ 3.00 GHz,1333 MHz FSB

****

When ordering two processors, the second processor must be the same as the first. Intel processor numbers are not a measurement of higher performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See

http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/

computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel® 64 Architecture. Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel® 64 Architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See details on which processors support Intel® 64 Architecture or consult with your system vendor for more information.

http://www.intel.com/technology/64bitextensions

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5300

Sequence, 8 MB total L2 cache (2 x 4 MB shared):*

for details. Intel® 64 Architecture requires a

for more information including

for details. Intel® 64 Architecture requires a

for more information including

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Operating System

Operating SystemOperating System One of the following

–

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 * Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 * Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit downgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32-bit downgrade to Microsoft Windows XP Professiona Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2 Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 (32 & 64-Bit available an After Market Option only)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (32 & 64-Bit) HP Linux Installer Kit (see

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 4 (Update 4 or later) (32- or 64-bit version) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 (Update 8) (32 or 64 bit version) For detailed OS/hardware support information for linux, see:

http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix

*

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: Workstations; ATI graphics, 1394b cards, dual graphics configurations, Creative SoundBlaster X-fi, RAID 5 10 or data array, memory riser.

The following components are not yet supported on Microsoft Vista Business and HP

http://www.hp.com/workstations/software/linux

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1-5 Hard Disk Drives

1-5 Hard Disk Drives1-5 Hard Disk Drives Up to 5 SATA drives , or 4 SAS drives

-

SATA Hard Drive

SATA Hard DriveSATA Hard Drive can be either SAS or SATA)

80 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0Gb/s drive 160 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ** drive 250 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ** drive 500 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ** drive 750 GB 7200 rpm SATA 3.0Gb/s NCQ** drive 80 GB 10K rpm SATA removable drive*** 80 GB 10K rpm SATA NCQ** drive 160 GB 10K rpm SATA NCQ** drive SAS Hard Drive

SAS Hard Drive

SAS Hard DriveSAS Hard Drive system board)

146 GB 10K rpm SAS 3.0Gb/s drive 300 GB 10K rpm SAS 3.0Gb/s drive 73 GB 15K rpm SAS 3.0Gb/s drive 146 GB 15K rpm SAS 3.0Gb/s drive 300 GB 15K rpm SAS 3.0Gb/s drive

* If the 1st HDD is SATA, the 2nd HDD can be either SAS or SATA. Mixing can occur for all Windows OS or HP Installer Kit for Linux. **NCQ (Native Command Queuing) not supported in Red Hat Enterprise Linux. ***Available as 1st or 2nd drive only.

(if 1st drive is SATA, the 2nd

(SAS Controller included on the

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

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Factory Integrated

Factory IntegratedFactory Integrated RAID on motherboard for

RAID on motherboard for

RAID on motherboard forRAID on motherboard for SATA and SAS drives

SATA and SAS drives

SATA and SAS drivesSATA and SAS drives

RAID 0 Configuration - Striped Array Minimum of 2 hard drives needed. All hard drives must be identical (size/speed/type/bus/functional capabilities). Must have 2,3, or 4 HD Drives. 750 GB HDD not supported. 3rd HD Drives can not be 500 GB.

RAID 0 Configuration - Data Array Minimum of 3 SATA hard drives needed. All hard drives must be identical (size/speed/type/bus/functional capabilities). At least 3 HD Drives required. May have 4th and 5th HD Drives. Drives must be the same drive (size/speed/type/functional capability). 4th HD Drive can not be 750 GB. 5th HD Drive can not be 500 GB.

RAID 1 Configuration - Mirrored Array Minimum of 2 SATA or 2 SAS hard drives needed. All hard drives must be identical (size/speed/type/bus/functional capabilities). Must have 2 and only 2 HD Drives.

RAID 10 Configuration - Striped/Mirrored Array Minimum of 4 hard drives needed. All hard drives must be identical (size/speed/type/bus/functional capabilities). Must have 4 HD Drives.

RAID 5 Configuration - Parity Array Minimum of 3 SATA hard drives needed. All SATA hard drives must be identical (size/speed/type/bus/functional capabilities). Must have 3 or 4 HD Drives. 5 HD Drives not allowed. If SATA only 80 GB or 160 GB drives allowed. If SAS, controller card required.

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Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Not factory

integrated

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Not factory

integrated

Not factory

integrated

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

Not supported

Controllers

ControllersControllers

Integrated SATA 3.0Gb/s controller (RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5)

Integrated SAS controller (RAID levels 0, 1, 10)

HP SAS Back Panel Connector kit (No internal SAS hard drives can be ordered with this option)

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Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3 & WS 4-

no hardware

RAID

WS3 & WS4-

no hardware

RAID

WS 3, W S4

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Memory -

Memory -Memory One of the following

HP 512 MB (1x512 MB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 1 GB (2 x 512 MB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 3 GB (2 x 1GB + 2 x 512 MB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 4 GB (2 x 2 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 4 GB (4 x 1 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 6 GB (6 x 1 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 8 GB (4 x 2 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 8 GB (8 x 1 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 16 GB (8 x 2 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 32 GB (8 x 4 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM

HP 32 GB (16 x 2 GB) PC2-5300F DDR2-667 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM (utilizes riser - converts 8 DIMM slots into 16)*

*

32 GB memory supported ONLY w/dual processors. Not supported with 120W processors or LAN I/O

cards.

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Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

1 -2 Removable storage

1 -2 Removable storage1 -2 Removable storage (Up to 2 of the following drives)

No Floppy Drive option

1.44-MB Diskette Drive No Optical Drive option 16X DVD-ROM SATA 48X CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive SATA SuperMulti DVD+/-RW LightScribe** Drive

* May only order one. ** LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to black and white photography. LightScribe media required and sold separately. Double-layer discs can store more data than single layer discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players

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Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

N/A N/A N/A

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

N/A N/A N/A 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

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Input Devices

Input DevicesInput Devices

Audio

AudioAudio

Keyboard - One of the following*

Keyboard - One of the following*Keyboard - One of the following* No Keyboard option PS/2 Standard Keyboard USB Standard Keyboard Mouse - One of the following*

Mouse - One of the following*

Mouse - One of the following*Mouse - One of the following* No Mouse option PS/2 2-Button Scroll Mouse (mechanical) USB 2-Button Scroll Mouse (optical) USB 3-Button Mouse (optical)

* Mixing PS/2 and USB Keyboards and Mice are not supported with Linux OS.

Integrated Intel/Realtek HD Audio with internal speaker

HP Optical Drive Internal Audio Cable (Must order an optical drive. Not supported with SoundBlaster audio cards.)

SoundBlaster® X-Fi XtremeMusic™ PCI audio card

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Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

N/A N/A N/A 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

N/A

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Not Supported

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

Not Supported

NIC

(Network Interface

NIC NIC Controller)

PCI Express Graphics

PCI Express GraphicsPCI Express Graphics

Integrated Broadcom 5752 Ethernet LoM Optional PCI Express Broadcom BCM5751

Gigabit Ethernet NIC

No Graphics Option NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 (128 MB) – 1 or 2 of

these cards are supported

NVIDIA Quadro FX 560 (128 MB) – 1 or 2 of these cards are supported

ATI FireGL V3350 PCIe (256 MB) NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 (256 MB) – 1 or 2 of

these cards are supported

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 (256 MB) – 1 or 2 of these cards are supported

ATI FireGL V7200 (256 MB) NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600 PCIe (768 MB)**

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

N/A N/A N/A 32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Not supported

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

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Miscellaneous

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Software

SoftwareSoftware

NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 (1 GB) – 1 or 2 of these cards are supported

NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync Card (can only be ordered with the FX 4500 & FX 5500 graphics card)

IEEE 1394b FireWire 800 3-Port PCI Card (1-port 1394a & 2-ports 1394b)

Chassis Intrusion Switch HP Workstation Mouse Pad

Intervideo WinDVD (DVD-ROM player only) Roxio Easy Media Creator (CD or DVD burner) PDF Complete Optional Microsoft Office 2007 Trial Edition

Optional Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition

HP Performance Tuning Framework HP Client Manager Software v6.2 Optional HP ProtectTools Security Solutions

* Region specific, model DS700AV#ABA only.

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

TBD

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

Not supported

N/A N/A N/A

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

32-Bit (English

language only)

32-Bit (English

language only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit

WS 3, WS 4

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

Not Supported

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux Not supported Not supported Not supported

N/A

Not supported Not supported Not supported

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Operating System

Operating System Operating System

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor Colour

Colour

ColourColour System Board Form Factor

System Board Form Factor

System Board Form FactorSystem Board Form Factor Processor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

CPU FSB

CPU FSBCPU FSB Standard L2 Cache

Standard L2 Cache

Standard L2 CacheStandard L2 Cache

Chipset

ChipsetChipset Memory Expansion Slots

Memory Expansion Slots

Memory Expansion SlotsMemory Expansion Slots Memory Type Supported

Memory Type Supported

Memory Type SupportedMemory Type Supported Memory Speed Supported

Memory Speed Supported

Memory Speed SupportedMemory Speed Supported Maximum Memory

Maximum Memory

Maximum MemoryMaximum Memory

Network Controller

Network ControllerNetwork Controller Audio

Audio

AudioAudio

PCI Slots

PCI SlotsPCI Slots

Bays

BaysBays Internal Bays

Internal Bays

Internal BaysInternal Bays External Bays

External Bays

External BaysExternal Bays

Front I/O

Front I/OFront I/O Rear I/O

Rear I/O

Rear I/ORear I/O

Integrated USB

Integrated USBIntegrated USB Choice of PS/2 or USB

Choice of PS/2 or USB

Choice of PS/2 or USBChoice of PS/2 or USB Keyboard

Keyboard

KeyboardKeyboard

(choice)

Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64-bit * Genuine Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32-bit *

* The following components are not yet supported on Microsoft Vista Business and HP Workstations; ATI graphics, 1394b cards, dual graphics configurations, Creative SoundBlaster X-fi, memory riser

Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2 Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (64-Bit version). 32-Bit version included with recovery media or as an

after market option. Preloaded: Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (Update 4 or later) (32- or 64-bit version)

HP Linux Installer Kit (see Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (Update 4 or later) (32- or 64-bit version) Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3 (Update 8) (32 or 64 bit version) For detailed OS/hardware support information for Linux, see:

http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix

Minitower Carbonite/Alloy metallic E- ATX (12" x 13") 1 or 2 Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5100 Sequence or Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5300

Sequence with Intel® 64 Architecture 1066/1333 MHz 4 MB L2 shared cache (non ECC) for Dual-Core / 8 MB (2 X 4 MB shared) total L2 cache (non ECC) for

Quad-Core) Intel 5000X 8 DIMMs DDR2 registered ECC FB-DIMMs 667 MHz 32 GB (8 FB-DIMM slots with 4 GB DIMMS or optional risers to achieve 16 FB-DIMM slots & 2 GB

DIMMS) Broadcom 5752 Gigabit Ethernet LAN on Motherboard Integrated Intel/Realtek HD digital audio with S/PDIF 6-channel pass-through, stereo microphone, and

Yamaha XG Lite Softsynth support

1 half-length PCI slot 6 full-length slots with a mechanical card guide support for a PCI card with extender bracket. 3 PCI-X slots (one 133 MHz, two 100 MHz slots) 1 PCI Express x16 graphics 1 PCI Express x16 mechanical (x4 electrical) 1 PCI Express x8 mechanical (x4 electrical)

Total Bays = 8

5 internal 3.5" bays (4 with acoustic dampening rail assemblies)

3 external 5.25" bays* *Third external 5.25" bay is not full-depth, bottom bay is limited to 200mm device depth.

2 USB 2.0, Headphone, Microphone, and 1 IEEE 1394a 2 IEEE-1394b, 5 USB 2.0, 1 standard serial port, 1 parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, 1 RJ-45 to

integrated Gigabit LAN, Audio In, Audio Out, Microphone In 1 USB 2.0 header (internal) 1 (mixing USB & PS2 not supported under Linux)

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Choice of PS/2 or USB

Choice of PS/2 or USBChoice of PS/2 or USB Mouse

Mouse

MouseMouse Chassis Dimensions

Chassis Dimensions

Chassis DimensionsChassis Dimensions (H x W x D)

System Weight

System WeightSystem Weight

Temperature

TemperatureTemperature

Humidity

HumidityHumidity

Maximum Altitude

Maximum AltitudeMaximum Altitude (nonpressurized)

Power Supply

Power SupplyPower Supply Interfaces Supported

Interfaces Supported

Interfaces SupportedInterfaces Supported

Hard Drive Controller

Hard Drive ControllerHard Drive Controller Supported

Supported

SupportedSupported

1 (mixing USB & PS2 not supported under Linux)

17.9 x 8.3 x 20.7 inches; 45.4 x 21.0 x 52.5 cm

Minimum config - 40 lb (19.5 kg) Standard config - 46 lb (21 kg) Maximum config - 62 lb (28 kg)

Operating Non-operating Operating Non-operating Operating Non-operating 800W wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction 6-channel SATA 3.0Gb/s Interface (6 Serial-ATA connectors on the motherboard, 4-channel SAS

interface (4 SAS connectors each), 1 EIDE interface (1 EIDE connector) supported for optical drives, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0

SATA or SAS controllers

40° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)

-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C) 8% to 85% 8% to 90% 10,000 feet; 3,000 m 30,000 feet; 9,100 m

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Operating System

Operating SystemOperating System Processor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

Memory

MemoryMemory Graphics Card

Graphics Card

Graphics CardGraphics Card Hard Drive

Hard Drive

Hard DriveHard Drive Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy Disk DriveFloppy Disk Drive Keyboard

Keyboard

KeyboardKeyboard Mouse

Mouse

MouseMouse

Operating System

Operating SystemOperating System Processor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor Memory

Memory

MemoryMemory Graphics Card

Graphics Card

Graphics CardGraphics Card Hard Drive

Hard Drive

Hard DriveHard Drive Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Optical DriveOptical Drive Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy Disk DriveFloppy Disk Drive Keyboard

Keyboard

KeyboardKeyboard Mouse

Mouse

MouseMouse

Genuine Windows XP Professional Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5130/ 2 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1066 MHz

FSB 2 GB (2 x 1 GB) DDR2-667 ECC FBD No Graphics 160 GB SATA 3 Gb/s NCQ 7200 rpm Yes USB Standard Keyboard PS/2 Scroll Mouse

Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Professional Intel Xeon 5150 2.66 4MB/1333 DC 4 GB (4 x 1 GB) DDR2-667 ECC FBD No Integrated Graphics 160 GB SATA 3 Gb/s NCQ 7200 rpm 16X DVD+/-RW DL LightScribe Yes PS/2 Standard Keyboard PS/2 Scroll Mouse

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Operating System

Operating SystemOperating System Processor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor Memory

Memory

MemoryMemory Graphics Card

Graphics Card

Graphics CardGraphics Card Hard Drive

Hard Drive

Hard DriveHard Drive Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Optical DriveOptical Drive Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy Disk Drive

Floppy Disk DriveFloppy Disk Drive Keyboard

Keyboard

KeyboardKeyboard Mouse

Mouse

MouseMouse

Genuine Microsoft Windows XP Professional Intel Xeon Processor 5130 / 2.00 GHz, 4 MB L2, 1333 MHz DC 4 GB (4 x 1 GB) DDR2-667 ECC FBD NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285 PCIe Two (2) 73 GB SAS 3 Gb/s 15K rpm 16X DVD+/-RW DL LightScribe No Floppy USB Standard Keyboard USB Optical Scroll Mouse

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Processors

ProcessorsProcessors

2nd Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5300 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture, and

2nd Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5300 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture, and2nd Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5300 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture, and 8 MB of L2 cache (2x4 MB shared)

8 MB of L2 cache (2x4 MB shared)

8 MB of L2 cache (2x4 MB shared)8 MB of L2 cache (2x4 MB shared) Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5310/ 1.60 GHz,1066 MHz FSB Quad -Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5320/ 1.86 GHz,1066 MHz FSB Quad -Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5335/ 2.00 GHz,1333 MHz FSB * Quad -Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5345/ 2.33 GHz,1333 MHz FSB Quad -Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5355/ 2.66 GHz,1333 MHz FSB * Quad -Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5365/ 3.00 GHz,1333 MHz FSB 2nd Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture, and 4

2nd Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture, and 4

2nd Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture, and 42nd Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture, and 4 MB of Shared L2 cache

MB of Shared L2 cache

MB of Shared L2 cacheMB of Shared L2 cache Intel Xeon 5110/ 1.60 GHz, 4MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB* Intel Xeon 5120/ 1.86 GHz, 4MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB * Intel Xeon 5130/ 2.00 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB * Intel Xeon 5140/ 2.33 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB * Intel Xeon 5150/ 2.66 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB * Intel Xeon 5160/ 3 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB *

* Intel processor numbers are not a measurement of higher performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See

http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/

Intel® 64 Architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers, and applications enabled for Intel® 64 Architecture. Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel® 64 Architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. See more information including details on which processors support Intel® 64 Architecture or consult with your system vendor for more information. Quad-Core and Dual-Core are new technologies designed to improve performance of multithreaded software products and hardware-aware multitasking operating systems and may require appropriate operating system software for full benefits; check with software provider to determine suitability; Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of these technologies.

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

RQ538AA RM054AA RQ539AA RQ540AA RQ541AA GK990AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

EY012AA EY013AA EY014AA EY015AA EY016AA EY017AA

for details.

http://www.intel.com/technology/64bitextensions

for

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PCI Express Graphics

PCI Express GraphicsPCI Express Graphics

Multi display solutions

Multi display solutionsMulti display solutions NVIDIA Quadro NVS 285

(128 MB)

NVIDIA Quadro FX 560 (128 MB)

ATI FireGL V3350 PCIe (256 MB)

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 (256 MB)

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 (256 MB)

ATI FireGL V7200 (256 MB) NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600

PCIe (768 MB) NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 (1

GB) - up to 2 cards supported

G-Sync card (available when ordering the FX 5500)

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Not supported

32-Bit, 64-Bit

(single card

supported only)

TBD

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4 WS 3, WS 4

WS 3, WS 4

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

RD069AA

ES354AA

RV705AA

ES355AA

ES357AA

ES356AA

RV706AA

RF089AA

ED087AA

Hard Drives

Hard DrivesHard Drives

SATA Hard Drives (if 1st drive

SATA Hard Drives (if 1st driveSATA Hard Drives (if 1st drive is SATA, 2nd must be also)

is SATA, 2nd must be also)

is SATA, 2nd must be also)is SATA, 2nd must be also) 80 GB 7200 rpm SATA

3.0Gb/s drive 160 GB 7200 rpm SATA

3.0Gb/s NCQ drive 250 GB 7200 rpm SATA

3.0Gb/s NCQ drive 500 GB 7200 rpm SATA

3.0Gb/s NCQ drive 750 GB 7200 rpm SATA

3.0Gb/s NCQ drive 80 GB 10k rpm SATA NCQ

drive 160 GB 10k rpm SATA NCQ

drive SAS Hard Drives

SAS Hard Drives

SAS Hard DrivesSAS Hard Drives 146 GB 10K rpm SAS

3.0Gb/s drive 300 GB 10K rpm SAS

3.0Gb/s drive

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

PY276AA

PV944A

EA788AA

PV943A

RH201AA

EM172AA

EW222AA

EM173AA

RH937AA

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HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Controllers

ControllersControllers

1394 PCI Cards

1394 PCI Cards1394 PCI Cards

Input/Output Devices

Input/Output DevicesInput/Output Devices

73 GB 15K rpm SAS 3.0Gb/s drive

146 GB 15K rpm SAS

3.0Gb/s drive 300 GB 15K rpm SAS

3.0Gb/s drive

LSI MegaRAID SAS 8344ELP 8-port, PCI Express SAS RAID Adapter

IEEE 1394b FireWire 800 3Port PCI Card (2 Ports 1394b & 1 Port 1394a)

Keyboards

KeyboardsKeyboards HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard

(Carbonite/Silver) HP USB Standard Keyboard

(Carbonite/Silver) HP USB Smartcard Keyboard -

available Q3 Pointing Devices

Pointing Devices

Pointing DevicesPointing Devices HP PS/2 2-Button Scroll

Mouse (Carbonite) HP USB 2-Button Optical

Scroll Mouse (Carbonite/Silver)

HP USB Optical 3-Button Mouse

HP USB Optical 3-Button

2.9M OEM Mouse USB SpacePilot HP USB SpaceExplorer USB

3D Input Device

* Mixing USB & PS2 not supported under Linux

PCIe

PCIePCIe

X

PCI

PCIPCI

X

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

PCI-X

PCI-XPCI-X

PCI-X

PCI-XPCI-X

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

Not supported

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

Not supported

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

TBD

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

WS 3, WS 4

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

Not supported

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

Not supported

Red Hat Linux*

Red Hat Linux*Red Hat Linux*

WS 3, WS 4

Not supported

WS 3, WS 4

Not supported

Not Supported

EA329AA

EA330AA

EM174AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

EX830AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

EA327AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

DT527A

DT528A

ED707AA

DD440B

DC172B

DY651A

ET424AA

EF390AA RY429AA

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Networking

NetworkingNetworking

Memory modules

Memory modulesMemory modules

NICs

NICsNICs Intel Pro/1000 GT Gigabit

Ethernet Controller (PCI) Broadcom BCM5751

NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Controller (PCIe)

667 MHz

667 MHz667 MHz 512 MB PC2-5300F ECC

Registered DDR2 667 MHz FB-DIMM

1 GB PC2-5300F ECC Registered DDR2 667 MHz FB-DIMM

2 GB PC2-5300F ECC Registered DDR2 667 MHz FB-DIMM

PCI

PCI-X

Windows Vista

PCIPCI

X

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit in

multiple DIMM

Windows Vista

PCI-XPCI-X

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

X

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

configuration

only)

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit, 64-Bit

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

AG393AA

EA833AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

EM159AA

EM160AA

EM161AA

Monitors

Monitors Monitors Operating Systems available from HP)

Optical drives

Optical drivesOptical drives

(Supported by all

TFT displays

TFT displaysTFT displays HP LP3065 30-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor HP LP2465 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor HP LP2065 20-inch LCD Monitor HP L1965 19-inch LCD Monitor

DVD-ROM Drive

DVD-ROM DriveDVD-ROM Drive HP 16X DVD-ROM Drive Combo Drive

Combo Drive

Combo DriveCombo Drive SATA 48X CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Combo Drive DVD+/-RW Drive

DVD+/-RW Drive

DVD+/-RW DriveDVD+/-RW Drive SATA SuperMulti DVD+/-RW

LightScribe*

****

LightScribe software supported with Microsoft Windows only. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to black and white photography. LightScribe media required and sold separately. Double-layer discs can store more data than single layer discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with many existing single-layer DVD drives and players.

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

EZ320A4

EF224A4 EF227A4

RA373AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

AA620B

EW267AA

EW269AA

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Removable Storage

Removable StorageRemovable Storage

HP 512 MB USB 2.0 Drive Key

HP 1 GB USB 2.0 Drive Key

1.44 MB Internal Floppy Drive HP 16-In-1 Media Card

Reader with PCI Card available Q3

HP StorageWorks DAT 40 USB external tape drive

HP StorageWorks DAT 40 USB internal tape drive

HP StorageWorks DAT 72 USB external tape drive

HP StorageWorks DAT 72 USB internal tape drive

HP StorageWorks DAT 160 USB external tape drive

HP StorageWorks DAT 160 USB internal tape drive

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

32-Bit, 64-Bit 32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

WS 3, WS 4

Not supported

WS 3, WS 4

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

ED516AA

AG382AA

DY670A

EM718AA

DW023A

DW022A

DW027A

DW026A

Q1581A

Q1580A

Audio

AudioAudio

Brackets/Rack Kits

Brackets/Rack KitsBrackets/Rack Kits

Security features

Security featuresSecurity features

HP Satellite Stereo Speakers HP USB Powered Speakers SoundBlaster X-Fi

XtremeMusic Audio Card

HP xw8/9 Bulk 10 Pack PCI Hold Down Kit xw8400 Slide Rack Kit IT/Broadcast HP Internal USB Port Kit PCI Front and Rear Fan Kit HP SAS Back Panel Connector

HP Business PC Security Lock Kit Kensington Security Cable & Lock

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Not supported

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

Not supported

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

ZD929AA

RD628AA

EA326AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

EN764AA

DY664A EM165AA EM163AA EM164AA

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

PV606AA

PC766A

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Software

SoftwareSoftware

HP Remote Graphics SW V4 CD-ROM Media

HP Remote Graphics SW V4 for HP Sys LTU

HP Remote Graphics SW V4 Receiver LTU

HP Remote SW for HP 1yr Update Subscrpt

HP Remote SW Receiver 1y Update Subscrpt

HP RGS V5 Receiver Site License

HP RGS V5 Workstation Edition

HP RGS Workstation 3-year Software Assurance

Windows Vista

Windows VistaWindows Vista

Future support

32-Bit, 64-Bit

Windows XP

Windows XPWindows XP

32-Bit

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat LinuxRed Hat Linux

Not supported

Part Number

Part NumberPart Number

RG091AA

RG088AA

RG090AA

PN680A

PN682A

GN034AA

GN035AA

GN036AA

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HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Memory

Intel 5000X Chipset

Intel 5000X ChipsetIntel 5000X Chipset

DDR2 ECC REGISTERED FB-DIMM MEMORY

DDR2 ECC REGISTERED FB-DIMM MEMORYDDR2 ECC REGISTERED FB-DIMM MEMORY Use only fully-buffered, PC2-5300F DIMMS (FB-DIMMs). Match DIMMs by size and type. With the exception of the single-DIMM configuration, all memory should be added in like pairs. Use HP memory only. Best memory performance may be attained with 4 DIMM configurations.

If using only one DIMM, install in socket 1 (bottom DIMM slot when rear inputs/outputs of motherboard are facing left). If using 2 DIMMs, install in sockets 1 & 3. If using 4 DIMMs, install them in 1, 3, 5 and 7. If using 6 DIMMs, install in sockets 1 through 5 and

7. If using 8 DIMMs, install in all sockets. MAXIMUM MEMORY

MAXIMUM MEMORY

MAXIMUM MEMORYMAXIMUM MEMORY Supports up to 32 GB of DDR2 Fully Buffered DIMMs.

POSSIBLE MEMORY CONFIGURATIONS

POSSIBLE MEMORY CONFIGURATIONSPOSSIBLE MEMORY CONFIGURATIONS Not all memory configurations possible are represented below. Also, 256 and 512 MB configurations are not supported for 64-Bit

operating systems.

DIMM Size

DIMM SizeDIMM Size

256 MB

256 MB256 MB 512 MB

512 MB

512 MB512 MB 512 MB

512 MB

512 MB512 MB

1 GB

1 GB1 GB 1 GB

1 GB

1 GB1 GB 1 GB

1 GB

1 GB1 GB 2 GB

2 GB

2 GB2 GB 2 GB

2 GB

2 GB2 GB 4 GB

4 GB

4 GB4 GB 4 GB

4 GB

4 GB4 GB 6 GB

6 GB

6 GB6 GB 8 GB

8 GB

8 GB8 GB 8 GB

8 GB

8 GB8 GB

16 GB

16 GB16 GB

1111 2222 3333 4444 5555 6666 7777 8888 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB

1 GB 512 MB 256 MB

1 GB 512 MB

1 GB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

256 MB

512 MB 256 MB

1 GB

512 MB

1 GB

Slot

SlotSlot

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

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HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Tower configuration

Tower configurationTower configuration

Minitower

MinitowerMinitower

Optional Diskette Drive

5.25" Storage Drive Bays

3.5" Storage Drive Bays with acoustic dampening rail assemblies

3.5" Storage Drive Bay

Quantity Supported

Quantity SupportedQuantity Supported

1 3 3 4 5

1 6

Position Supported

Position SupportedPosition Supported

1, 2, 3

(4 standard drive bays native)

(5th drive is supported here,

tools required for attach, no

acoustic dampening)

Controller

ControllerController

FDD

IDE IDE

SATA or SAS

SATA and SAS may be only mixed in a Windows configuration. Here are the rules for mixing hard drives:

1.

The boot/data drive must be SATA to load before any SAS drive.

2.

Any size or speeds may be chosen for drives 1-3.

3.

However, hard drive 4 must be the same size/speed as hard drive 3

4.

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Storage

4.

Hard drive 5 must be the same as hard drive 4.

In non-mixed Microsoft Windows and Linux systems, rules 2 & 3 apply.

Configure-to-order RAID configs must all have the same size/speed hard drives.

Up to 4 channels of SAS/SATA can be supported natively.

Using external enclosures, an additional 6 channels of SATA

3.0Gb/s can be supported.

NOTE:*

NOTE:* NOTE:* with identical speeds, capacity and interface. Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID, provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID. Please visit

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf

If your first HD is a SATA drive, the 2nd must be also. Mixing SATA and SAS is not supported under Linux.

Factory Integrated RAID 0 Configuration (Striped Array) and RAID 1 Configuration (Mirrored Array) requires 2 hard drives

for RAID capabilities with Linux.

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System Board

System BoardSystem Board Processor Architecture

Processor Architecture

Processor ArchitectureProcessor Architecture

Chipset

ChipsetChipset Super I/O Controller

Super I/O Controller

Super I/O ControllerSuper I/O Controller System Board Form Factor

System Board Form Factor

System Board Form FactorSystem Board Form Factor Processor Socket

Processor Socket

Processor SocketProcessor Socket DIMM Connectors

DIMM Connectors

DIMM ConnectorsDIMM Connectors (FBD DDR2)

PCI Connectors

PCI Connectors PCI Connectors PCI-X Connectors

PCI-X Connectors

PCI-X ConnectorsPCI-X Connectors

PCI Express Connectors

PCI Express ConnectorsPCI Express Connectors

PCI Card Guide

PCI Card GuidePCI Card Guide Flash ROM

Flash ROM

Flash ROMFlash ROM Integrated Audio

Integrated Audio

Integrated AudioIntegrated Audio CD-ROM IN

CD-ROM IN

CD-ROM INCD-ROM IN AUX IN

AUX IN

AUX INAUX IN Clear CMOS Button

Clear CMOS Button

Clear CMOS ButtonClear CMOS Button CPU Fan Headers

CPU Fan Headers

CPU Fan HeadersCPU Fan Headers Chassis Fan Headers

Chassis Fan Headers

Chassis Fan HeadersChassis Fan Headers Chassis Speaker Header

Chassis Speaker Header

Chassis Speaker HeaderChassis Speaker Header CMOS Battery Holder -

CMOS Battery Holder -

CMOS Battery Holder -CMOS Battery Holder Lithium

Lithium

LithiumLithium Hood Lock Header

Hood Lock Header

Hood Lock HeaderHood Lock Header Hood Sensor Header

Hood Sensor Header

Hood Sensor HeaderHood Sensor Header Multibay Header

Multibay Header

Multibay HeaderMultibay Header Integrated Gigabit

Integrated Gigabit

Integrated GigabitIntegrated Gigabit Ethernet

Ethernet

EthernetEthernet Wake on LAN

Wake on LAN

Wake on LANWake on LAN Integrated Trusted

Integrated Trusted

Integrated TrustedIntegrated Trusted Platform Module

Platform Module

Platform ModulePlatform Module ASF 1.0 & 2.0

ASF 1.0 & 2.0

ASF 1.0 & 2.0ASF 1.0 & 2.0 Standard Format)

Integrated SATA RAID

Integrated SATA RAIDIntegrated SATA RAID

(audio)

(5.0V)

(audio)

(Alert

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300 sequence or Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5100 sequence

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Intel® 5000X

SMSC SCH5307

SSI-EEB (E-ATX 12" x 13")

Dual LGA 771

8

1 full length 33 MHz 32-Bit

2 full length 100 MHz 64-Bit 1 full length 133 MHz 64-Bit

1 PCI Express x16 graphics slot

1 PCI Express x16 mechanical (x4 electrical)

1 PCI Express x8 mechanical (x4 electrical)

Optional, tool-free support for all full-length cards with PCI extender

Yes

Realtek ALC262 High-Definition

No Yes Yes

2

2 Yes Yes

Yes

Yes, as part of the front control panel header, connected by cable-to-cable.

No

Broadcom BCM5752

Yes

TPM 1.2 expected availability for systems sold at end of 2006/ early 2007

Yes

RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 Supports one RAID array with 2-6 drives RAID 0 configuration - striped array RAID 0 configuration - data array RAID 1 configuration - mirrored array RAID 10 configuration - stripe of mirrors RAID 5 configuration - parity striping

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NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID. Please visit

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf

capabilities with Linux.

Integrated SAS RAID

Integrated SAS RAIDIntegrated SAS RAID

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: provides excellent functionality and performance. It is a good alternative to hardware-based RAID. Please visit

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00060684/c00060684.pdf

capabilities with Linux.

SAS/SATA Connectors

SAS/SATA ConnectorsSAS/SATA Connectors

IEEE 1394 Connectors

IEEE 1394 ConnectorsIEEE 1394 Connectors USB 2.0 Connectors

USB 2.0 Connectors

USB 2.0 ConnectorsUSB 2.0 Connectors Power Supply Headers

Power Supply Headers

Power Supply HeadersPower Supply Headers Power Switch, Power LED

Power Switch, Power LED

Power Switch, Power LEDPower Switch, Power LED & Hard Drive LED Header

& Hard Drive LED Header

& Hard Drive LED Header& Hard Drive LED Header Password Clear Header

Password Clear Header

Password Clear HeaderPassword Clear Header

1 IEEE 1394b rear connector, 1 IEEE 1394a header for front connector (Not supported in Linux)

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID,

for RAID

RAID 0, 1, 10 Support one RAID array with 2-4 drives Supports two RAID arrays with 2 drives each RAID 0 Configuration - Striped Array RAID 1 Configuration - Mirrored Array RAID 10 Configuration - Stripe of Mirrors External RAID arrays possible

Hardware RAID is not supported on Linux systems. The Linux kernel, with built-in software RAID,

for RAID

6 SATA only connectors

4 SAS connectors

8 total: 5 rear, 2 on header for front connectors, 1 internal

Yes

Yes (2x12 connector, 2x2 aux connector, 2x4 CPU connector)

Yes

Cooling

CoolingCooling Cooling Solutions

Supported Power Supply Fan Memory Fan Processor Fan-Heatsink Chassis Fan (rear) Optional Front PCI fan Optional Rear PCI fan

Yes

92 mm x 32 mm 80 mm x 25 mm 80 mm x 15 mm

One 120 mm x 25 mm 80 mm x 25 mm - not required for most workstation compute environments 70 mm x 15 mm - not required for most workstation compute environments

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Power Supply

Power SupplyPower Supply Power Supply

Power Supply

Power SupplyPower Supply

Operating Voltage Range

Operating Voltage RangeOperating Voltage Range Rated Voltage Range

Rated Voltage Range

Rated Voltage RangeRated Voltage Range Rated Line Frequency

Rated Line Frequency

Rated Line FrequencyRated Line Frequency Operating Line Frequency

Operating Line Frequency

Operating Line FrequencyOperating Line Frequency Range

Range

RangeRange Rated Input Current

Rated Input Current

Rated Input CurrentRated Input Current

Heat Dissipation

Heat DissipationHeat Dissipation (Configuration and software dependent)

Power Supply Fan

Power Supply FanPower Supply Fan Blue Angel Compliant

Blue Angel Compliant

Blue Angel CompliantBlue Angel Compliant (<5W in S5 - Power Off)

FEMP Standby Power

FEMP Standby PowerFEMP Standby Power Compliant @115V

Compliant @115V

Compliant @115VCompliant @115V (<2W in S5 - Power Off, with Wake on LAN disabled)

Power Consumption in ES

Power Consumption in ESPower Consumption in ES Mode - Suspend to RAM

Mode - Suspend to RAM

Mode - Suspend to RAMMode - Suspend to RAM (S3) (Instantly Available PC)

ROM Features

ROM FeaturesROM Features Instantly Available PC

Instantly Available PC

Instantly Available PCInstantly Available PC ROM Based F10 Setup

ROM Based F10 Setup

ROM Based F10 SetupROM Based F10 Setup and Power-on Self Test

and Power-on Self Test

and Power-on Self Testand Power-on Self Test Remote System Installation

Remote System Installation

Remote System InstallationRemote System Installation via F12

via F12

via F12via F12 (PXE) (remote boot from server)

System/Emergency ROM

System/Emergency ROMSystem/Emergency ROM Flash Recovery with Video

Flash Recovery with Video

Flash Recovery with VideoFlash Recovery with Video ROM Revision Levels

ROM Revision Levels

ROM Revision LevelsROM Revision Levels

System Board Revision

System Board RevisionSystem Board Revision Level

Level

LevelLevel Auto Setup when new

Auto Setup when new

Auto Setup when newAuto Setup when new hardware installed

hardware installed

hardware installedhardware installed Serial, Parallel, USB,

Serial, Parallel, USB,

Serial, Parallel, USB,Serial, Parallel, USB, Audio, Network,

Audio, Network,

Audio, Network,Audio, Network, Enable/Disable Port

Enable/Disable Port

Enable/Disable PortEnable/Disable Port Control

Control

ControlControl Removable Media Write/

Removable Media Write/

Removable Media Write/Removable Media Write/ Boot Control

Boot Control

Boot ControlBoot Control

Description

DescriptionDescription Allows for very low power consumption with quick resume time Review and customize BIOS settings

Allows a new or existing system to boot over the network and download software, including the operating system

Recovers corrupted system BIOS

Identifies system BIOS revision level and reports in ROM-based F10 setup. Version is stored in an industry standard memory location (SMBIOS) so that management SW applications can use and report this information

Allows management SW to read the revision level of the system board Revision level is digitally encoded into the hardware and cannot be modified

System automatically detects addition of new hardware

Enable or disables serial, parallel, USB, audio, and network ports

Prevents ability to boot from removable media on supported devices (and can disable writes to media)

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

800 watt custom power supply -

(Wide Ranging, Active PFC)

90 - 269 VAC

100 - 240 VAC 100 - 240 VAC

50/60Hz

47 - 66 Hz 47 - 66 Hz

13.2A @ 100-120VAC

6.6 A @ 200-240VAC

Typical 1950 btu/hr (491 kg-cal/hr)

Maximum 3793 btu/hr (956 kg-cal/hr)

92x32 mm variable speed

N/A

NO

< 10 W

50/60 Hz

13.2A @ 100-120VAC

6.6 A @ 200-240VAC

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Technical Specifications

Power-on Password

Power-on PasswordPower-on Password Setup Password

Setup Password

Setup PasswordSetup Password Replicated Setup

Replicated Setup

Replicated SetupReplicated Setup

Memory Change Alert

Memory Change AlertMemory Change Alert (requires HP Client Manager Software)

Thermal Alert

Thermal AlertThermal Alert (requires HP Client Manager Software)

Remote ROM Flash

Remote ROM FlashRemote ROM Flash Remote

Remote

RemoteRemote Wakeup/Shutdown

Wakeup/Shutdown

Wakeup/ShutdownWakeup/Shutdown

ACPI

ACPIACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)

Keyboard-less Operation

Keyboard-less OperationKeyboard-less Operation SMBIOS

SMBIOS

SMBIOSSMBIOS Localized ROM Setup

Localized ROM Setup

Localized ROM SetupLocalized ROM Setup Asset Tag

Asset Tag

Asset TagAsset Tag Ownership Tag

Ownership Tag

Ownership TagOwnership Tag Memory Scrubbing

Memory Scrubbing

Memory ScrubbingMemory Scrubbing Memory Remapping

Memory Remapping

Memory RemappingMemory Remapping

Per-slot Control

Per-slot ControlPer-slot Control Adaptive Cooling

Adaptive Cooling

Adaptive CoolingAdaptive Cooling Pre-boot Diagnostics

Pre-boot Diagnostics

Pre-boot DiagnosticsPre-boot Diagnostics

Prevents an unauthorized person from booting up the workstation Prevents an unauthorized person from changing the workstation configuration Saves BIOS settings to diskette or USB disk-on-key in human readable file. Repset.exe utility can then

replicate these settings on machines being deployed without entering ROM-based F10 setup Alerts management console if memory is removed or changed

Monitors the temperature state within the chassis. Three modes:

NORMAL

NORMAL NORMAL ALERTED

ALERTED

ALERTEDALERTED shutdown or provide for a smoother system shutdown SHUTDOWN

SHUTDOWN

SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN without warning before hardware component damage occurs

Provides secure, fail-safe ROM image management from a central network console

System administrators can power on, restart, and power off a client computer from a remote location. Enables cost-effective power consumption when the administrator needs to distribute software, perform security management, or update the ROM

Allows the system to enter and wake from a low power mode Controls system power consumption, making it possible to place individual cards and peripherals in a low-power or powered-off state without affecting other elements of the system

Supports ACPI 2.0 for full compatibility with 64-Bit operating system The system can be operated without a keyboard System Management BIOS 2.5, previously known as DMI BIOS, for system management information Common BIOS image supports configuration (Setup) in 12 languages, with local keyboard mappings Allows user or MIS to set unique tag string in ROM Allows user or MIS to set unique tag string in ROM Allows memory controller to transparently correct transient ECC errors in the background Allows system memory lost to PCI devices to be reclaimed above 4 GB, for use with operating systems

that support more than 4 GB (Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit edition, Linux) Allows individual slot configuration (option ROM., latency) Fan control parameters are set according to detected hardware configuration for optimal acoustics Early (pre-video) critical errors are reported via beeps and blinks on the power LED

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

- normal temperature ranges

- excessive temperatures are detected. Raises a flag so action can be taken to avoid

- excessive temperatures are encountered. Automatically shuts down the computer

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Technical Specifications

Industry Standard

Industry StandardIndustry Standard ACPI

ACPI

ACPIACPI ASF

ASF

ASFASF ATA

ATA

(IDE)

ATAATA ATAPI

ATAPI

ATAPIATAPI BBS

BBS

BBSBBS BIOS 32-Bit Services

BIOS 32-Bit Services

BIOS 32-Bit ServicesBIOS 32-Bit Services CD Boot

CD Boot

CD BootCD Boot EDD

EDD

EDDEDD

PCI

PCIPCI

PCI Express

PCI ExpressPCI Express PMM

PMM

PMMPMM SATA

SATA

SATASATA

SAS

SASSAS SMBIOS

SMBIOS

SMBIOSSMBIOS SPD

SPD

SPDSPD USB 1.1

USB 1.1

USB 1.1USB 1.1 USB 2.0

USB 2.0

USB 2.0USB 2.0

Other Deployment & Management Features

Other Deployment & Management FeaturesOther Deployment & Management Features HP Client Management

HP Client Management

HP Client ManagementHP Client Management Solutions

Solutions

SolutionsSolutions (Windows XP only)

Revision Supported by the BIOS

Revision Supported by the BIOSRevision Supported by the BIOS Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface, Version 2.0c Alert Standard Format Specification, Version 2.0 AT Attachment 6 with Packet Interface (ATA/ATAPI-6), Revision 3b ATAPI Removable Media Device BIOS Specification Version 1.0 BIOS Boot Specification v1.01 Standard BIOS 32-Bit Service Directory Proposal v0.4 "El Torito" Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification Version 1.0

Enhanced Disk Drive Specification Version 1.1

BIOS Enhanced Disk Drive Specification Version 3.0

PCI Local Bus Specification, Revision 2.3

PCI Power Management Specification, Revision 1.1 PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.0a POST Memory Manager Specification, Version 1.01

Serial ATA Specification, Revision 1.0a

Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s: Extensions to Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s, Revision 1.0 SAS specification 1.1 System Management BIOS Reference Specification, Version 2.5 PC SDRAM Serial Presence Detect (SPD) Specification, Revision 1.2B Universal Serial Bus Revision 1.1 Specification Universal Serial Bus Revision 2.0 Specification

HP Client Management Solutions help simplify management of Workstations and significantly reduce total ownership costs. These solutions share a common design and are highly integrated.

HP Client Manager Software is included free with all HP business PCs and Workstations. It enables central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of HP client systems:

HP xw8400 Workstation

HP xw8400 WorkstationHP xw8400 Workstation

HP ProtectTools

HP ProtectToolsHP ProtectTools

Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings

Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur

Install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC

Remotely configure BIOS and security settings

Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems

Additional solutions (fee-based) are available to address Workstation management challenges through the entire IT lifecycle including:

Inventory assessment

Software license compliance

Personality migration

Software image deployment

Software distribution

Asset management

Client backup and recovery

Problem resolution

Visit

http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanager

Software. HP ProtectTools Security Manager can be configured to prevent unauthorized access using Smart Cards,

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for more information, to download HP Client Manager

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