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Optional Handle* in Top 5.25" Bay
Optional 14-in-1 Media Card Reader
Optional External Slim Optical Drive Bay
Front I/O (in top to bottom order): 1 USB 2.0 Battery Charging Port, 1 USB 2.0 port, 2 USB 3.0 (blue) ports, Headphone,
Microphone
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PS/2 ports (keyboard, mouse)
2 DisplayPort (DP 1.2) output from Intel HD graphics (available on selected processors only)
1 Audio Line In, 1 Audio Line Out, 1 Microphone
Preinstalled:
Windows 7 Professional 32/64
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (National Academic)
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Windows 8.1 Standard 64-bit
Windows 8.1 Single Language (EM)
Windows 8.1 Simplified Chinese Edition 64-bit
Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade to Windows 7 Professional 32/64
Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade to Windows 7 Professional 32/64 (National Academic)
HP Installer Kit for Linux (includes drivers for 64-bit OS versions of REL 6.6 and REL 7, SUSE
Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 11, Ubuntu 14.04)
Ubuntu 14.04
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 64-bit (90 day license)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (1 year paper license available; Preinstall not available)
Supported:
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Windows 7 Enterprise 32/64
Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise 64-bit
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop/Workstation 6, 7
NOTES: For detailed OS/hardware support information for Linux, see:
http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix
Intel® Turbo
Boost
Technology1
Featuring
Intel® vPro™
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1281v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1280v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1271v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1246v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1245v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1241v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1240v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1231v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1226v3
Intel® Xeon® processor
E3-1225v3
Intel® CoreTM i7-4790
processor
Intel® CoreTM i5-4690
processor
Intel® CoreTM i5-4590
processor
Intel® CoreTM i3-4350
processor
Intel® CoreTM i3-4160
processor
Intel® CoreTM i3-4150
processor
Intel® Pentium® G3240
processor
1
The specifications shown in this column represent the maximum turbo frequency with one core active. Turbo boost stepping
occurs in 100MHz increments. Processors that do not have turbo functionality are denoted as N/A.
Available Processor
Disclaimers
Integrated Intel® HD graphics is not supported on the Intel Xeon processor E3-1230v3, E3-1240v3, E31270v3 or E3-1280v3.
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Intel® Xeon E3, Intel Core i3 and Intel Pentium processors can support either ECC or non-ECC memory;
Intel® Core i5/i7 processors only support non-ECC memory.
Intel's numbering is 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/ for details.
64-bit computing on 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: http://www.intel.com/info/em64t
for more information.
Dual-Core and Quad-Core technologies are 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.
Expansion Slots (see
system board section for
more details)
1 PCIe Gen3 x16 slot
1 PCIe Gen2 x4 slot /x16 connector
1 PCIe Gen2 x1 slot/x4 connector
1 PCIe Gen2 x1 slot
1 PCI slot 32-bit
In the PCIe Gen3 x16 slot, if it is not being used for a graphics card, only cards certified as After Market
Options for this platform are supported.
Expansion Bays (see
storage section for more
details)
• 2 external Half Height 5.25" Bays
• 1 external Slim Optical Drive Bay
• 2 internal 3.5" Drive Bays
• 1 internal 2.5" Drive Bay
2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0 Charging Data Port, 1 Headphone, and 1 Microphone.
1 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 ports available as 2 separate 2x10(3.0 x1, 2.0 x1) and 2x5(2.0 x2) header:
supports one HP Internal USB 2.0 Port Kit and one USB 3.0 Media Card Reader.
1 DVI-I Single Link and 2 DisplayPort (DP 1.2) outputs from Intel HD graphics (available on specific
processors only); 2 USB 3.0 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 serial port (optional), 1 parallel port (optional), 2
PS/2, RJ-45 (LoM), 1 Audio Line-in, and 1 Audio Line-out, Microphone; 2 IEEE 1394b ports (optional).
14-in-1 Media Card Reader (optional)
Chassis Dimensions (H x
W x D)
Standard minitower orientation: 399mm x 170mm x 442mm (15.7 x 6.7 x 17.4 in)
Exact weights depend upon configuration:
Minimum: 8.8 kg (19.4 lb)
Typical*: 9.5 kg (20.94 lb)
Maximum: 11.8 kg (26.01 lb)
Supported Weight (desktop orientation): 35 kg (77 lb)
* Typical weight when configured with 2 3.5" hard drives, 1 optical drive, 2 DIMMs and 1 NVIDIA Quadro
K600 graphics card
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Operating: 40° to 95°F (5° to 35°C)
Non-operating: -40° to 140°F (-40° to 60°C)
NOTES: Derate the maximum operating temperature by one degree C (1.8 degrees F) for every 305m
(1,000 ft) altitude over 1,524m (5,000 ft).
Operating: 8% to 85%
Non-operating: 8% to 90%
Maximum Altitude (nonpressurized)
Operating: 3,000 m; 10,000 ft
Non-operating: 9,100 m; 30,000 ft
400 watts wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, 92% Efficient
320W Standard Efficiency wide-ranging, active PFC Power Supply option available in some countries.
The Power Supply Efficency Report for the 400W 92% Efficiency Power Supply may be found at the
following link:
http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu_reports/HEWLETT-PACKARD%20COMPANY_704427001%20(DPS-400AB-19%20A)_400W_ECOS%203496_Report.pdf
For a complete listing of compatible DAT tape drives, LTO tape drives and RDX Removable Disk Backup
System offerings, please visit http://www.hp.com/go/connect
4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 32GB ECC/non-ECC, DDR3 1600 MT/s
The CPUs determine the speed at which the memory is clocked. If a 1333 MT/s capable CPU is used in the
system, the maximum speed the memory will run at is 1333 MT/s regardless of the specified speed of
the memory.
Workstation ISV
Certifications
See the latest list of certifications at
http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/workstations/partnerships.html
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Supported Components
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Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v3 family (Z230)
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1281v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.7 GHz, up to 4.1 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1280v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.6 GHz, up to 4.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1271v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.6 GHz, up to 4.0GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1270v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1246v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1245v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.4 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1241v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1240v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.4 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1231v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.4 GHz, up to 3.8 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1230v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.3 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1226v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.3 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1225v3, Quad-Core, 8 MB
cache, 3.2 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost
Technology
4th generation Intel® Core™ processor family
Intel® Core™ i7-4790 processor, Quad-Core, 8 MB cache,
3.6 GHz, up to 4.0 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Core™ i5-4690 processor, Quad-Core, 6 MB cache,
3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Core™ i5-4590 processor, Quad-Core, 6 MB cache,
3.3 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology
Intel® Core™ i3-4350 processor, Dual-Core, 4 MB cache,
3.6 GHz
Intel® Core™ i3-4160 processor, Dual-Core, 3 MB cache,
3.6 GHz
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Intel® Core™ i3-4150 processor, Dual-Core, 3 MB cache,
3.5 GHz
Dual Core Intel® Pentium® Processors (Z230)
Intel® Pentium® G3240 processor, Dual-Core, 3 MB cache,
3.1 GHz
NOTE 1: Intel HD Graphics P4600 supports workstation-specific graphics drivers for improved
compatibility and performance on select professional applications, compared to Intel HD Graphics
4600.
NOTE 2: These processors support either ECC or non-ECC memory
NOTE 3: These processors support only non-ECC memory
HP Z Display Z30i 30-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor
HP Z Display Z27i 27-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor
HP Z Display Z24i 24-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor
HP Z Display Z23i 23-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor
HP Z Display Z22i 21.5-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor
HP ZR2740w 27-inch LED Backlit IPS Monitor
HP ZR2440w 24-inch LED Backlit IPS Monitor
HP ZR2330w 23-inch IPS LED Backlit Monitor
Supported by all Operating Systems available from HP
Screen Size Diagonally Measured
SATA (Serial ATA) Hard Drives for HP Workstations
500GB SATA 7200 rpm 6Gb/s 3.5" HDD
1TB SATA 7200 rpm 6Gb/s 3.5" HDD
2.0TB SATA 7200 rpm 6Gb/s 3.5" HDD
3.0TB SATA 7200 rpm 6Gb/s 3.5" HDD
4TB SATA 7200 rpm 6Gb/s 3.5" HDD
500GB SATA 7.2K SED SFF HDD
available
today as
After
Market
Option)
HP Solid State Drives (SSDs) for Workstations
HP 256GB SATA 6Gb/s SED SSD
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Intel Pro 1500 180GB SATA SSD
Samsung Enterprise 240GB SATA SSD
Samsung Enterprise 480GB SATA SSD
64GB SSD Disk Cache Module
available
today as
After
Market
Option)
NOTE: Intelligent Disk Caching SSD module uses Intel's Smart Response Technology. The SSD acts only as cache for the HDD and
does not show up as a logical volume.
PCIe SSDs for HP Workstations
HP Z Turbo Drive 512GB SSD*
HP Z Turbo Drive 256GB SSD*
Integrated SATA Controller (Z230)
Integrated SATA Controller, RAID 0,1 supported: 5x 6 Gb/s
ports
Factory integrated RAID on motherboard for SATA drives
RAID 0 Configuration – Striped Array
RAID 1 Configuration – Mirrored Array
SATA 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. All
drives must be identical in type and capacity
Boot volume/RAID array must be less than 2 TB (for 32-bit Windows).
NOTE 1: Requires identical hard drives (speeds, capacity, interface).
Integrated Intel HD Graphics Media Accelerators (Z230)
Available on
Intel® Xeon®
E3-12x5 v3
processors
only. See Note
1.
Available on
Intel CoreTM
i7-4xxx/ Core
i5-4xxx/ Core
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i3-4330
processors.
See Note 1.
Available on
Intel Core i3-
4130
processor. See
Note 1.
Available on
Intel Pentium®
3220
processor. See
Note 1
NVIDIA NVS 310 512MB Graphics
Can be mixed
with one NVS
510
NVIDIA NVS 315 1GB Graphics
NVIDIA NVS 510 2GB Graphics
Can be mixed
with one NVS
310
HP DisplayPort to Dual Link DVI
Adapter
HP DisplayPort To DVI-D Adapter
(4-Pack)
HP DisplayPort To DVI-D Adapter
(2-Pack)
HP DisplayPort To DVI-D Adapter
HP DisplayPort To VGA Adapter
AMD FirePro V3900 1GB Graphics
AMD FirePro W2100 2GB Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro K420 1GB Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro K600 1GB Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro K620 2GB Graphics
AMD FirePro W5100 4GB Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro K2000 2GB
Graphics
NVIDIA Quadro K2200 4GB
Graphics
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AMD FirePro W7000 4GB Graphics
Requires
400W PSU.
Not supported
with 320W
PSU.
AMD FirePro W7100 8GB Graphics
Requires
400W PSU.
Not supported
with 320W
PSU.
NVIDIA Quadro K4000 3GB
Graphics
Requires
400W PSU.
Not supported
with 320W
PSU.
NVIDIA Quadro K4200 4GB
Graphics
Requires
400W PSU.
Not supported
with 320W
PSU.
NOTE 1: Intermixing integrated Intel HD graphics and discrete graphics cards in order to drive more than
three displays can be enabled using the Computer (F10) Setup Utility. However, HP recommends using only
discrete graphics when four or more displays are required to be supported.
Sub-Section Description/Notes
Intel® Xeon E3, Intel Core i3 and Intel Pentium processors can support either ECC or non-ECC memory;
Intel® Core i5/i7 processors only support non-ECC memory.
DDR3-1600 nECC Unbuffered DIMMs CTO
HP 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3-1600 nECC RAM
HP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600 nECC RAM
HP 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3-1600 nECC RAM
HP 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 nECC RAM
HP 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3-1600 nECC RAM
DDR3-1600 ECC Unbuffered DIMMs - CTO
HP 32GB (4x8GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
HP 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
HP 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
HP 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
HP 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
HP 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
Sub-Section Description/Notes
Two channels of DDR3 memory are supported. To realize full performance at least one DIMM must be
inserted into each channel.
DDR3-1600 nECC Unbuffered DIMMs AMO
HP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3-1600 non-ECC RAM
HP 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3-1600 nECC RAM
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DDR3-1600 ECC Unbuffered DIMMs - AMO
HP 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
HP 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
HP 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3-1600 ECC RAM
NOTE: Only unbuffered DDR3 DIMMs are supported.
The CPUs determine the speed at which the memory is clocked. If a 1333 MHz capable CPU is used in the
system, the maximum speed the memory will run at is 1333 MHz regardless of the specified speed of the
memory.
Multimedia and
Audio Devices
HP Thin USB Powered Speakers, Low Halogen
Integrated Realtek HD ALC221 Audio
Optical and
Removable Storage
For use as
1st
Optical
Drive
HP Slim SuperMulti DVDRW SATA Drive
For use as
1st
Optical
Drive
For use as
1st
Optical
Drive
HP 16X DVD-ROM SATA Drive (non Lightscribe)
For use as
2nd
Optical
Drive
HP 16X DVD+/-RW SuperMulti SATA Drive
For use as
2nd
Optical
Drive
HP 15-in-1 Media Card Reader
Actual speeds may vary. Does not permit copying of commercially available DVD movies or other copyright
protected materials. Intended for creation and storage of your original material and other lawful uses.
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.
As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility
and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all
systems is not guaranteed. In order for some Blu-ray titles to play, they may require a DVI or HDMI digital
connection and your display may require HDCP support. HD-DVD movies cannot be played on this
workstation.
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HP IEEE 1394b FireWire PCIe Card
HP Thunderbolt-2 PCIe 1-port I/O Card
NOTE 1: For the HP Z230 CMT Workstation the 1394b card is only supported on Slots 3, 4, or 5
NOTE 2: Note 2: Four USB 3.0 ports are available integrated on the motherboard (2 front, 2 rear).
Integrated USB 3.0 ports are supported under Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows 8 operating
systems only.
Networking and
Communications
Integrated Intel I217LM PCIe GbE Controller
Intel Ethernet I210-T1 PCIe NIC
HP X520 10GbE Dual Port Adapter
HP 10GbE SFP+ SR Transceiver
Intel 6205 802.11 a/b/g/n PCIe x1 WLAN Card
NOTE 1: The integrated network connection is required to support Intel vPro Technology.
NOTE 2: If AMT is enabled network teaming with the integrated LAN port is not possible.
NOTE 3: "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, and does
not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit
Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
NOTE 4: The Intel Ethernet I210-T1 PCIe NIC is supported on the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux(RHEL)
SLED 11.
Racking and Physical
Security
HP xw4/Z2/Z4 Depth Adjustable Fixed Rail Rack Kit
HP Solenoid Lock and Hood (TWR) Sensor
HP Business PC Security Lock Kit
HP UltraSlim Cable Lock Kit
HP SpacePilot Pro 3D USB Intelligent Controller
HP SpaceMouse Pro USB 3D Input Device
HP USB 1000dpi Laser Mouse
HP USB Optical 3-Button Mouse
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HP 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
HP USB CCID SmartCard Keyboard
HP ENERGY STAR Qualified Configuration
HP Parallel Port Adapter Kit
HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) 6.0
PDF Complete - Corporate Edition
MS Office Home & Business 2013
Cyberlink PowerDVD and Power2Go
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
HP Client Security Software
NOTE 1: Supports, and preinstalled with, Windows 7 and Windows 8 only.Also available as a free download
from www.hp.com/go/performanceadvisor
NOTE 2: Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 8 Pro
RHEL v5.2 - v6.3
SLED 11 SP2
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32-bit
See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
for support details.
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
for support details.
Windows 8.1 Simplified Chinese Edition 64-bit
Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade to Windows 7
Professional 32-bit
Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade to Windows 7
Professional 64-bit
Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade to Windows 7
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Professional 32-bit (National Academic)
Windows 8.1 Pro Downgrade to Windows 7
Professional 64-bit (National Academic)
Windows 8.1 Standard 64-bit
See http://h20331.www2.hp.com/hpsub/cache/537200-
0-0-225-121.html
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
See http://www.suse.com/products/desktop/
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Workstation Paper License (1yr)
See http://www.redhat.com/rhel/desktop/
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System Technical Specifications
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ATX 27.69 x 24.38 mm (10.9 x 9.6 inches)
DDR3, UDIMM (Unbuffered), ECC& non-ECC
Non-Interleaved for single channel. Interleaved when both channels are populated.
Memory Configuration
(Supported)
4GB and 8GB non-ECC/ 2GB, 4GB and 8GB ECC unbuffered DIMMs are supported.
ECC and non-ECC memory DIMMs cannot be mixed on the same system.
NOTE: Maximum memory capacities assume 64-bit operating systems, such as Genuine Windows® 7
Professional 64-Bit or Red Hat Linux 64-bit. 32-bit Windows Operating Systems support up to 4 GB.
1 PCI Express Gen3 slot x16 mechanical/ x16 electrical (full height, full length)
1 PCI Express Gen2 slot x4 mechanical/ x1 electrical (full height)
1 PCI Express Gen2 slot x16 mechanical/ x4 electrical (full height, full length)
1 PCI Express Gen2 slot x1 mechanical/ x1 electrical (full height)
In the PCIe Gen3 (x16 electrical/x16 mechanical) slot, if it is not being used for a graphics card, only
cards certified as After Market Options for this platform are supported.
1 PCI slot, full height, full length
Supported Drive
Interfaces
Integrated (5) Serial ATA interfaces (6Gb/s SATA). One port
can optionally be used for eSATA.
RAID 0 and 1 supported. Factory integrated RAID is Microsoft
Windows only. RAID 5 is supported by Software XOR.
NOTE: Requires identical hard drives (speeds, capacity,
interface)
Intel HD Graphics 4600 (on Core i5/i7-4xxx processors);
Intel HD Graphics P4600 (on Intel Xeon E3-12x5v3
processors).
Based on Unified Memory Architecture (UMA)- a region of
system memory is reserved and dedicated to the graphics
display.
Support for Microsoft DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.0 and OpenCL 1.2
on Intel HD Graphics P4600;
1 DVI-I and 2 DP 1.2 graphics ports integrated in
motherboard; Supports up to three simultaneous displays
across DP & DVI-I outputs.
Max. resolution supported on DVI- I ports: 1920x1200 @60Hz
Max. resolution supported on DP 1.2 ports: 3840x2160
@60Hz
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System Technical Specifications
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Integrated Ethernet PHY Connection I217LM. Management
capabilities: WOL, PXE 2.1 and AMT 9
1 port eSATA capable (SATA 5) with optional eSATA AfterMarket Option cable kit.
1 internal header (requires optional Serial Port Adapter Kit)
1 internal header (optional Parallel Port Adapter required)
IEEE 1394 Connector(s)
Rear
2 IEEE 1394b ports (requires optional PCIe 1394b card)
2 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0 Charging Data Port.
1 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 ports available as 2 separate
2x10(3.0 x1,2.0 x1) and 2x5(2.0 x2) headers: supports 1 HP
Internal USB Port Kits plus one USB 3.0 Media Card Reader.
1 Rear System Chassis Fan Header, 1 Optional Front Chassis Fan Header
Front Control
Panel/Speaker Header
CMOS Battery Holder Lithium
Integrated Trusted
Platform Module
Integrated TPM 1.2.
The TPM module disabled where restricted by law, i.e. Russia.
Power Switch, Power LED
& Hard Drive LED Header
400W Wide Ranging, Active PFC, 92% Efficient;
(Note: 320W Standard Efficiency wide-ranging, active PFC Power Supply option available in some
countries).
The Z230 Tower 400W PSU Efficiency Report can be found at this link:
http://www.plugloadsolutions.com/psu_reports/HEWLETT-PACKARD%20COMPANY_704427001%20(DPS-400AB-19%20A)_400W_ECOS%203496_Report.pdf
Operating Line Frequency
Range
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Typical: 444 btu/hr (112 kcal/hr)
Maximum: 1484 btu/hr (374 kcal/hr)
92mm x 92mm x 25mm 4-wire PWM
ENERGY STAR® qualified
(Config Dependent)
FEMP Standby Power
Compliant
Yes, with Wake-on-LAN disabled: <2W in S5- Power Off
Built-in Self Test (BIST)
LED
Surge Tolerant Full
Ranging Power Supply
(withstands power surges
up to 2000V)
ErP Lot 6- Tier 1
Compliance @ 230V (<1W
in S5- Power Off)
ErP Lot 6- Tier 2
Compliance @ 230V
(<0.5W in S5- Power Off)
Declared Noise Emissions
(Entry-level and High-end
configurations)
1x Intel Xeon E3-1280v3 3.6 8MB 4C HT 84W GT0 CPU
8GB (2x 4GB) 1600 MT/s DDR3 ECC
1x NVIDIA Quadro K600 1GB Graphics
2x SATA 2 TB 7.2k rpm/ 1xDVD-RW, 1x DVD-ROM
Energy Consumption
(Watts)
Heat Dissipation
(Btu/hr)
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1x Intel Xeon E3-1280v3 3.6 8MB 4C HT 84W GT0 CPU
32GB (4x 8GB) 1600 MT/s DDR3 ECC
1x NVIDIA Quadro K2000 2GB Graphics
3x SATA 2 TB 7.2k rpm/ 1xDVD-RW, 1x DVD-ROM
Energy Consumption
(Watts)
Heat Dissipation
(Btu/hr)
Declared Noise Emissions (Entry-level and High-end configurations)
System Configuration
(Entry level)
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400
1x 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA HDD;
DVD-RW SuperMulti ODD
Declared Noise Emissions
(in accordance with ISO
7779 and ISO 9296)
Deskside Sound Pressure
(LpAm, decibels)
Hard drive Operating
(random reads)
DVD-ROM Operating
(sequential reads)
HP Z230 Tower Workstation
System Technical Specifications
c04111362 — DA – 14629 Worldwide — Version 24 — April 1, 2015
System Configuration
(High-end)
Intel Xeon E3-1280v3 3.6 GHz
16GB (4x4GB) DDR3 1600 MT/s
NVIDIA Quadro K600 graphics
2x 1.0TB 7200rpm SATA HDDs;
DVD-RW SuperMulti ODD
Declared Noise Emissions
(in accordance with ISO
7779 and ISO 9296)
Deskside Sound Pressure
(LpAm, decibels)
Hard drive Operating
(random reads)
DVD-ROM Operating
(sequential reads)
Environmental
Requirements
Operating: 40° to 95° F (5° to 35° C)
Non-operating: -40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
Operating: 8% to 85% RH, non-condensing
Non-operating: 8% to 90% RH, non-condensing
Operating: 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
Non-operating: 9,100 m (30,000 ft)
Shock
Operating: ½-sine: 40g, 2-3ms
Non-operating:
½-sine: 160 cm/s, 2-3ms (~100g)
square: 422 cm/s, 20g
Vibration
Operating random: 0.5g (rms), 5-300 Hz
Non-operating random: 2.0g (rms), 10-500 Hz
NOTES: Values represent individual shock events and do not indicate
repetitive shock events. Values do not indicate continuous vibration.
Above 1524 m (5,000 ft) altitude, maximum operating temperature is derated by 1.8° F (1° C) per 305 m (1000 ft) elevation increase
Physical Security and Serviceability
Tool-less
Includes system board and memory information
Yes, on tool-less internal chassis mechanisms
Color-coordinated Cables
and Connectors
HP Z230 Tower Workstation
System Technical Specifications
c04111362 — DA – 14629 Worldwide — Version 24 — April 1, 2015
Dual Color Power and HD
LED on Front of Computer
Over-Temp Warning on
Screen
Consists of an operating system DVD (OSDVD) and a driver DVD (DRDVD). OSDVD restores the original
operating system. DRDVD will provide all drivers for the system. The DRDVD may also contain
applications that originally shipped with the system for optional installation. Applications can also be
obtained from HP.com. OSDVD and DRDVD are orderable with the system and available from HP
Support.
Dual Function Front
Power Switch
Yes, causes a fail-safe power off when held for 4 seconds
Yes (optional): Locks side cover and secures chassis from theft
0.22-in diameter padlock loop at rear of system
Yes, Kensington Cable Lock (optional): Locks side cover and secures chassis from theft
3 mm x 7 mm slot at rear of system
Universal Chassis Clamp
Lock Support
Yes (optional): Locks side cover and locks cables to chassis. Secures chassis from theft and allows
multiple units to be chained together when used with optional cable
Threaded feature at rear of system
Solenoid Lock and Hood
Sensor
Yes (optional)
The Solenoid Hood Lock eliminates the need for a physical key by making the chassis lockable through
software and a password. You can also lock and unlock the chassis remotely over the network. The
Sensor Kit detects when the access panel has been removed.
Yes, locks rear IO cables to prevent cable theft
Serial, Parallel, USB,
Audio, Network,
Enable/Disable Port
Control
Yes, enables or disables serial, USB, audio, and network ports
Removable Media
Write/Boot Control
Yes, prevents ability to boot from removable media on supported devices (and can disable writes to
media)
Yes, prevents an unauthorized person from booting up the workstation
Yes, prevents an unauthorized person from changing the workstation configuration
3.3V Aux Power LED on
System PCA
NIC LEDs (integrated)
(Green & Amber)
A T-15 Torx or flat blade screwdriver is needed to remove the CPU heatsink before the CPU can be
removed. CPU removal is tool-less
Power Supply Diagnostic
LED
Yes, blue (normal), red (fault)
Front Hard Drive Activity
LED
System/Emergency ROM
Flash Recovery
Recovers corrupted system BIOS.