Front I/O: 3 USB 2.0, 1 IEEE 1394a (optional card required),
Headphone, Microphone
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4.
6 DIMM Slots for DDR3 ECC Memory
5.
2 Internal 3.5” Bays
6.
2 External 5.25” Bays
7.
650W, 85% efficient Power Supply
8.
2 Quad Core Intel 5500 Series Processors
Form Factor
Compatible Operating
Systems
Available Processors
Minitower
Genuine Windows 7® Ultimate 64-bit
Genuine Windows 7® Professional 64-bit
Genuine Windows 7® Professional 32-bit
Genuine Windows 7® Professional 64-bit with downgrade to Windows® XP Professional x64
custom installed
Genuine Windows 7® Professional 32-bit with downgrade to Windows® XP Professional 32-bit
custom installed
HP Linux Installer Kit for Linux (includes drivers for both 32-bit & 64-bit OS versions of Red Hat
Enterprise Linux WS4 and WS5 - see:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux® WS5 (as Drop-in-the-box only)
For detailed OS/hardware support information for Linux, see:
http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix
*Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to
install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See
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/
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.
HP Z600 Workstation
for details.
Additional Details
Form Factor
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
Intel® Nehalem Architecture
Up to 6.40GT/s QPI support
3-channel 800/1066/1333 MHz DDR3 memory* subsystem
Up to 48 GB Memory capacity with 6 DIMM slots and 8 GB DIMMs
PCI Express I/O and PCIe x16 Gen2 graphics
Integrated Broadcom 5764 Gigabit LAN on Motherboard (LOM)
6 channels of Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gb/s natively supported internally
SATA RAID** 0, 1, 5, and 10 support standard on motherboard
SAS RAID 0, 1, and 10 supported using the LSI 3041E PCIe controller
SATA optical drives
High Definition integrated audio with internal speaker
650W 85% efficient power supply
ENERGY STAR® qualification and energy-saving features available on selected
configurations (Not supported by Linux)
Protected by HP Services, including a 3 years parts, 3 years labor, and 3 years onsite
service (3/3/3) standard warranty. Terms and conditions vary by country. Certain restrictions
and exclusions apply.
*Each processor supports up to 3 channels of DDR3 memory. To realize full performance at least 1
DIMM must be inserted into each channel. To get full 6 channel support, 2 processors MUST be
installed.
**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. Please visit
(3rd & 4th HDDs occupy one external bay)
3 USB 2.0, 1 Headphone Out, 1 Microphone In. 1 IEEE 1394a integrated with systems
manufactured beginning 3/22/10.
6 USB 2.0
1 RJ-45 to integrated Gigabit LAN
2 legacy PS/2
1 Audio Line In, 1 Audio Line Out, 1 Microphone In; audio ports can be retasked to function as line
in, line out, microphone, or headphone.
Serial supported with optional rear bulkhead adapter.
3 USB 2.0 headers
[3 USB 2.0 ports available by one 2x5 header and one 1x5 header: supports either up to two HP
Internal USB Port Kits, AMO- EM165AA (one port on each Kit), or one Internal Port kit and one
USB Media Card Reader.]
44.51 x 16.53 x 44 cm (17.5 x 6.5 x 17.3 in)
Exact weights depend upon configuration
Minimum config - 15.0 kg (33.0 lb)
Typical config - 16.9 kg (37.4 lb)
Maximum config - 19.6 kg (43.3 lb)
(Maximum shipping weight - 23.6 kg/52.0 lb)
Operating:
Non-operating
Operating:
Non-operating
Operating:
Non-operating
650W 85% Efficient wide-ranging, active Power Factor Correction, with tool-free & cable-free
connection
5° to 35° C (40° to 95° F)
-40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F)
8% to 85%
8% to 90%
3,000 m; 10,000 feet
9,100 m; 30,000 feet
Interfaces Supported
The Power Supply Efficiency Report for this product may be found at this link:
6-channel SATA 3.0 Gb/s Interface (6 Serial-ATA connectors on the motherboard, 4 channels are
eSATA configurable for use with eSATA CTO/AMO Kit)
SAS interface supported with optional LSI 3041E 4-port SAS/SATA PCIe card.
1 Floppy interface (1 Floppy connector), USB 2.0. 1 IEEE 1394a interface with systems
manufactured beginning 3/22/10.
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Hard Drive Controllers
Supported
Backup Devices
SATA and SAS controllers
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
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Processors
Option
Factory
Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series with Intel® 64 Architecture
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/
: When ordering two processors, the second processor must be the same as the first. Intel
Configured
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
for details.
Option
Kit
Kit Part
Number
NF147AA
WG727AA
WG734AA
WG733AA
WG732AA
WG731AA
WG730AA
WG729AA
WG728AA
Support
Notes
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.
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
Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.
Support for Xeon 5600 Series processors requires the C2 revision of the Intel 5520 chipset. Two
methods are available to determine if a specific Z600 system has the C2 revision of the chipset. 1.
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Use the BIOS setup menu to access the “Boot Block Date” from the “System Information Menu”. All
B3-based systems will have a “1/30/09” date and C2-based systems will have a "01/07/10" date. 2.
HP Performance Advisor SW can be used to determine the PCA ID, which is reported by
Performance Advisor under “System Configuration” and “Baseboard ID”. All B3-based systems will
have the ID "0AE8h" and all C2-based systems will have the ID "0B54h".
HP Z600 Workstation
SAS Hard Drives
SATA Hard Drives
SATA Solid State
Drives
Option
Factory
HP SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) Hard Drives for HP Workstations
146GB SAS 15K rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
300GB SAS 15K rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
450GB SAS 15K rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
600GB SAS 15K rpm 3.5" HDD (6Gb/s enabled)
Sub-Section Description/Notes
(SAS Controller, not integrated, is required)
SATA (Serial ATA) Hard Drives for HP Workstations
160GB SATA 7200 rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
250GB SATA 7200 rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
320GB SATA 7200 rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
500GB SATA 7200 rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
1000GB (1TB) SATA 7200 rpm 3.0Gb/s 3.5" HDD
1.5TB SATA 7200 rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
2.0TB SATA 7200 rpm 3Gb/s 3.5" HDD
160GB SATA 10K rpm SFF in 3.5" Frame HDD
300GB SATA 10K rpm SFF in 3.5" Frame HDD
600GB SATA 10K rpm SFF in 3.5" Frame HDD
Sub-Section Description/Notes
(2.5" SFF drives cannot be mixed with 3.5" drives)
HP Solid State Drive for Workstations
HP 64GB SATA SLC Solid State Drive (SFF in 3.5"
Frame)
HP 160GB SATA X25-M SSD
For hard drives, 1 GB = 1 billion bytes; TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less. Up to
12 GB of hard drive (or system disk) is reserved for the system recovery software (XP and XP Pro).
Up to 3 GB of system disk is reserved for system recovery software (Vista).
Up to 3 of the following 3.5" SATA and 3.5" 15K SAS drives, or up to 4 of the 2.5" small form factor
(SFF) 10K SATA drives are allowed.
Configured
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
Option
Kit
Kit Part
Number
EA330AA
EM174AA
FM803AA
VM647AA
PV944A
PY278AA
FH963AA
PV943A
GE262AA
VH997AA
WE464AA
EW222AA
FM802AA
XP309AA
NW778AA
WV915AA
Support
Notes
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Factory integrated RAID on motherboard for SATA drives
RAID 0 Configuration – Striped Array
RAID 1 Configuration – Mirrored Array
LSI 3041E 4-Port SAS 3.0 Gb/s RAID Card
LSI 3041E 4-Port SAS 3.0 Gb/s RAID Card
LSI MegaRAID® SAS 8888ELP Host Bus Adapter (HBA)
LSI 8888ELP 8-port SAS HW RAID Card
All RAID arrays must be less than 2 TB in size
NOTE 1
HDD. No Linux support for SATA RAID.
NOTE:
Linux. Please visit:
LSI RAID Definitions
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. Please visit
capabilities with Linux.
IS: Striping of 2 or more HDDs into a single logical volume
IM: Mirroring of 2 HDDs into a single logical volume
IME: Mirroring of 3 or more HDDs into a single logical volume
: Requires 2 identical hard drives (speeds, capacity, interface). RAID 1 does not support a 3rd
Specific user-configured hardware SAS RAID configurations are supported on this system with
http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix
:
Configured
Y
Y
Y
YY
N
Option
Kit
N
N
N
Y
for details.
Part
Number
EH417AA
GE258AA
for RAID
Support
Notes
See note 1
See note 1
Graphics
NOTE:
system. Please visit:
Specific user-configured hardware SAS RAID configurations are supported on this Linux
http://www.hp.com/support/linux_hardware_matrix
Professional 2D
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 295 256MB PCIe
Graphics Card
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 450 512 MB
PCIe Graphics Card
NVIDIA NVS300 512MB PCIe
Graphics Card
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for details
Option
Factory
Configured
YY
YY
YY
Option
Kit
Kit Part
Number
FY943AA
FH519AA
XP612AA
Support
Notes
2nd card must
be NVS 450
or NVS 295
2nd card must
be NVS 450
or NVS 295
2nd card must
be NVS 450
or NVS 300
Supported
Multi
Mixed
2 X
2 X
2 X
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NVIDIA Quadro NVS 290 256 MB
PCIe Graphics Card with 'DMS-59 to
Dual DVI cable' included – for
Workstations
Entry 3D
NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 256MB PCIe
Graphics Card
ATI FirePro V3700 256MB PCIe
Graphics Card
NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 512MB PCIe
Graphics Card
NVIDIA Quadro 600 1GB Graphics
Card
ATI FirePro V3800 512MB PCIe
Graphics Card
ATI FirePro V4800 1GB Graphics Card
Mid-range 3D
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1800 768MB PCIe
Graphics Card
NVIDIA Quadro 2000 1GB Graphics
Card
ATI FirePro V5700 512MB PCIe
Graphics Card
ATI FirePro V5800 1GB Graphics Card
High End 3D
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 1.0GB PCIe
Graphics Card
ATI FirePro V7750 1.0GB PCIe
Graphics Card
NVIDIA Quadro 4000 2GB Graphics
Card
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 1.5GB PCIe
Graphics Card
NVIDIA Quadro 5000 2.5GB Graphics
Card
N
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
Y
GN502AA
NB769AA
FY944AA
FY945AA
WS093AA
WL048AA
WL049AA
FY946AA
WS094AA
FY947AA
WL050AA
FY949AA
FY948AA
WS095AA
FQ138AA
WS096AA
1 or 2 of
these cards
are supported
– 2nd card
must be NVS
290
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Memory
CTO
PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered DIMMs CTO
1GB (1x1GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM 1-CPU
2GB (2x1GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM 1-CPU
3GB (3x1GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM 1-CPU
4GB (2x2GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM 1-CPU
6GB (3x2GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM 1-CPU
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Both processor
sockets must be
populated.
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16GB (4x4GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Registered RAM 2CPU
24GB (6x4GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Registered RAM 2CPU
32GB (4x8GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Registered RAM 2CPU
48GB (6x8GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Registered RAM 2CPU
Sub-Section Description/Notes
The Z600 has a three-channel memory architecture. Three channels are associated with each
processor. For optimal performance, populate a DIMM in each channel.
AMO
PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered DIMMs AMO
1GB (1x1GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM
2GB (1x2GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM
4GB (1x4GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Unbuffered RAM
PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 ECC Registered DIMMs AMO
8GB (1x8GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Registered RAM
4GB (1x4GB) DDR3-1333 ECC Registered RAM
NOTE:
speed at which they operate is dependent upon the processor.
Support for Registered DIMMs on the Z600 requires a systemboard with the C2 revision of the
Intel 5520 chipset. Two methods are available to determine if a specific Z600 system has the C2
revision of the chipset. 1. Use the BIOS setup menu to access the “Boot Block Date” from the
“System Information Menu”. All B3-based systems will have a “1/30/09” date and C2-based
systems will have a "01/07/10" date. 2. HP Performance Advisor SW can be used to determine
the PCA ID, which is reported by Performance Advisor under “System Configuration” and
“Baseboard ID”. All B3-based systems will have the ID "0AE8h" and all C2-based systems will
have the ID "0B54h".
Although all of these memory configurations incorporate 1333MHz memory modules, the
FX698AA
FX699AA
NL797AA
FX622AA
FX621AA
Both processor
sockets must be
populated.
Both processor
sockets must be
populated.
Both processor
sockets must be
populated.
Both processor
sockets must be
populated.
Both processor
sockets must be
populated.
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Multimedia and Audio
Devices
Optical and
Removable Storage
Factory
Configured
Integrated Intel/Realtek HD ALC262 Audio
HP Thin USB Powered Speakers
Creative X-Fi Titanium PCIe Audio Card
Logitech® QuickCam® Pro 9000 USB Camera Audio
Headset with Boom Microphone
Omni Directional USB Powered Speakers, Desktop
Microphone, SoundBlaster® X-Fi™2 XtremeGamer
Audio Card, PCIe
NOTE 1:
Workstations
with Microsoft Windows XP Pro 32-bit and 64-bit and Microsoft Vista 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Linux is not supported.
HP 16X DVD-ROM SATA Drive
HP 16X DVD+-RW SuperMulti SATA Drive
HP Slot Load DVD+/-RW Drive
HP Blu-ray Writer
HP 22-in-1 Media Card Reader Kit (Workstations)
HP DX115 Removable Drive Enclosure
HP DX115 Carrier with 160GB SATA HDD
HP DX115 Removable HDD Frame/Carrier
HP DX115 Removable HDD Carrier
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.
The SoundBlaster X-Fi Titanium audio card is supported on the HP Z Series
Factory
Configured
Y
YY
YY
N
N
YY
YY
Y
YY
YY
N
N
N
Option
Kit
N
Y
Y
Option
Kit
N
Y
Y
Y
Option
Kit Part
Number
KK912AA
NH222AA
NG855AA
NG857AA
Option
Kit Part
Number
AR629AA
AR630AA
AR482AA
NK361AA
FZ577AA
FX576AA
NB792AA
Support
Notes
See note
1
Support
Notes
See note 1
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. HDDVD movies cannot be played on this workstation.
NOTE 1
: Not supported as a 2nd Optical Drive.
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Controller Cards
Monitors
HP FireWire/IEEE 1394a PCI Card
HP IEEE 1394b FireWire PCIe Card
HP LP2065 20-inch LCD Monitor
HP LP2475w 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional Display
HP LP3065 30-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
HP ZR22w 21.5-inch S-IPS LCD Monitor
HP ZR24w 24-inch S-IPS LCD Monitor
HP ZR30w 30-inch S-IPS LCD Monitor
Supported by all Operating Systems available from HP
Screen size diagonally measured
Factory
Configured
YY
YY
Factory
Configured
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
Option
Kit
Option
Kit
Option
Kit Part
Number
PA997A
NK653AA
Option
Kit Part
Number
EF227A4
KD911A4
GV546A4
EZ320A4
VM626A4
VM633A4
VM617A4
Support
Notes
Support
Notes
Networking and
Communications
Racking and Physical
Security
Factory
Configured
Integrated Broadcom 5764 PCIe LOM Controller
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC
(PCIe)
HP NC360T PCI Express Dual Port Gigabit NIC
Intel Gigabit CT Desktop NIC
The Broadcom NetXtreme Plus card may be used, along with the integrated 5764 LOM, for
teaming, redundancy, or additional network bandwidth.
"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.
Security Cable with Kensington Lock
HP Solenoid Hood Lock & Hood Sensor
HP (CMT) Solenoid Lock
HP Z6/Z8 Adjustable Sliding Rail Rack Kit
Y
YY
N
N
Configured
Option
Kit
N
Y
Y
Factory
N
Y
N
N
Option
Kit Part
Number
FS215AA
KU004AA
FH969AA
Option
Kit
Y
N
Y
Y
Option
Kit Part
Number
PC766A
DE618A
NN124AA
Support
Notes
Support
Notes
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Input Devices
Other Hardware
HP PS/2 Standard Keyboard
HP USB Standard Keyboard
HP PS/2 Optical Scroll Mouse
HP USB 2-Button Optical Scroll Mouse
HP USB Laser Mouse
HP USB Optical 3-Button Mouse
HP USB Smart Card Keyboard
HP 2.4GHz Wireless Keyboard & Mouse
HP USB Optical 3-Button 2.9M OEM Mouse
HP SpaceExplorer 3D USB Controller
HP SpacePilot 3D USB Intelligent Controller
HP Workstation Mouse Pad
HP Power Cord Kit
HP eSATA PCI Cable Kit
HP Serial Port Adapter
HP Internal USB Port Kit
HP Workstation to LTO SAS Int. Cable
HP Optical Bay HDD Mounting Bracket
HP ENERGY STAR 5.0 Enabled Configuration
Factory
Configured
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
YY
N
N
N
N
N
Factory
Configured
Y
N
N
N
N
N
YY
Y
Option
Option
Kit
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Kit
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Option
Kit Part
Number
DM293A
GM110AA
PA716A
EM165AA
EH925A
NQ099AA
Option
Kit Part
Number
DT527A
DT528A
EY703AA
DC172B
GW405AA
DY651A
ED707AA
NB896AA
ET424AA
RY429AA
EF390AA
Japan only.
Provides 1st
Serial Port for
the Z600.
Support
Notes
Support
Notes
For 3.5"
HDDs
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HP Z600 Workstation
Software
HP SkyRoom Software
HP Performance Tuning Framework
Roxio Easy Media Creator (CD or DVD burner)
Intervideo WinDVD with DVD player
HP Backup and Recovery
PDF Complete
Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business Edition
Microsoft Office 2007 Trial Edition
HP Client Manager Software v6.2 (optional
download)
HP ProtectTools Security
Elemental Accelerator for NVIDIA Quadro
HP Power Assistant
Parallels Workstation 4.0 Extreme
Factory
Configured
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Option
Kit
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Option
Kit Part
Number
Support
Notes
Supported on
Windows XP
ONLY
Must select as
a Configure to
Order Option.
Delivered as a
"Drop in the
Box" CD
Supported
with dual
NVIDIA
Quadro 2000
graphics
cards and a
minimum of
8GB of
system
memory.
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HP Z600 Workstation
Operating Systems
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate
64-bit
Genuine Windows® 7
Professional 64-bit
Genuine Windows® 7
Professional 32-bit
HP Linux Installer Kit
Red Hat Linux Workstation 5
Drop In Box OS
Support Notes
Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software
and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software
and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software
and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/
see:
http://www.hp.com/workstations/software/linux
This second OS must be ordered with The HPIKL as the first
OS. It is a Drop In the Box (DIB) Red Hat registration card
redeemed directly with Red Hat SW company (using the URL
and Subscription / registration number), NOT through HP.
for details.
for details.
for details.
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System Technical Specifications
System Board
System Board Form
Factor
Processor Socket
CPU Bus Speed
Chipset
Super I/O Controller
Memory Expansion
Slots
Memory Type
Supported
Memory Modes
Memory Speed
Supported
Memory
Maximum Memory
36 x 28 cm
14.2 x 11 inches
Dual LGA 1366
QPI: Up to 6.4GT/second, depending on processor
Intel® 5520
SMSC SCH5327, Rev B
6 (3 per processor)
DDR3, UDIMM (Unbuffered), ECC: 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB
DDR3, RDIMM (Registered), ECC: 4GB and 8GB
NUMA (Non-Uniform Memory Architecture), Memory Node Interleave
800, 1066, & 1333MHz
Supports up to 48GB
HP Z600 Workstation
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HP Z600 Workstation
Memory Configuration
(Supported)
PCI Express
Connectors
0.7 connectors)
PCI Connectors
Interfaces Supported
Serial Attached SCSI
Integrated RAID
(Gen2 Rev
(5.0V)
Not all memory configurations possible are represented above.
Only ECC DIMMs are supported.
Do not install memory modules into memory slots if corresponding processor is not
installed.
Dual processor configurations with memory modules installed for only one processor is not
supported.
UDIMM (Unbuffered) and RDIMM (Registered) memory cannot be mixed. All memory
installed in the system must be either UDIMM or RDIMM.
RAID 0, RAID 1*, RAID 5, RAID 10
Supports one RAID array with 2-4 drives
RAID 0 configuration – striped array (supported and configure to order)
RAID 1 configuration – mirrored array (supported and configure to order)
RAID 5 parity striping (supported but not configure to order)
RAID 10 striped and mirrored array (supported but not configure to order)
Integrated 6-channel SATA 3.0Gb/sec controller with
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and NCQ. (Factory integrated RAID is
Microsoft Windows only)
Integrated Graphics
NOTES
the Red Hat Operating system instead.
No
: *HW RAID functionality not supported by Linux. Use SW RAID functionality provided in
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System Technical Specifications
HP Z600 Workstation
Network Controller
SATA Connectors
IEEE 1394a or 1394b
IEEE 1394 Connector(s)
USB Connector(s)
HD Integrated Audio
Flash ROM
Clear Fan Header
CPU Fan Header
Chassis Fan Header
Front PCI Fan Header
Front Control
Panel/Speaker Header
CMOS Battery Holder –
Lithium
Integrated Trusted
Platform Module
Power Supply Headers
Controller Broadcom 5764 PCI-E LAN Controller
Memory Integrated 48KB receive buffer and 8KB transmit buffer
Data rates supported 10/100/1000 Mb/s
Compliance IEEE 802.3, 802.3AB and 802.3u compliant, 802.3x flow control
Bus architecture PCIe 1.0a
Data path width X1
Data path speed 2.5Gbit per sec per direction transfer rate
Data transfer mode Bus-master DMA
Power requirement 1.0 watts @ +3.3V AUX supply
Boot ROM support Yes
Network transfer rate 10BASE-T (half-duplex) 10 Mb/s
10BASE-T (full-duplex) 20 Mb/s
100BASE-TX (half-duplex) 100 Mb/s
100BASE-TX (full-duplex) 200 Mb/s
1000BASE-T (full-duplex) 2000 Mb/s
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 and 64, Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32 and 64
Management capabilities WOL, PXE 2.1 and ASF 2.0
6 ports/connectors (Include 4 are eSATA configurable with optional eSATA After-Market Option
cable kit)
Integrated 1394a (beginning with systems manufactured 3/22/10)
No integrated 1394b – optional PCIe card required.
Cable from Front IO can be plugged into PCI Card.
Not supported in Linux
Front
Rear
Internal
Front
Rear
Internal
High Definition Integrated Realtek ALC262 Audio with Line in, Line Out, Microphone, Headphone
Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in x2, and Headphone jacks
Yes
No
One for each CPU socket
2 Rear System Chassis Fan Header
1 Front Chassis Fan Header
Yes
Yes
Yes
TPM 1.2, Infineon
Yes
1 IEEE 1394a (requires optional PCI card to function with
systems manufactured before 3/22/10 only)
No
No
3 on header for front
6
3 [3 USB 2.0 ports available by one 2x5 header and one
1x5 header: supports either up to two HP Internal USB
Port Kits, AMO- EM165AA (one port on each Kit), or one
Internal Port kit and one USB Media Card Reader.]
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HP Z600 Workstation
Power Switch, Power
LED & Hard Drive LED
Header
Clear Password
Jumper
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Keyboard/Mouse
Power Supply
Operating Voltage
Range
Rated Voltage Range
Rated Line Frequency
Operating Line
Frequency Range
Rated Input Current
Heat Dissipation
Power Supply Fan
ENERGY STAR®
qualified (Config
Dependent)
80 PLUS Compliant
FEMP Standby Power
Compliant 115V (Wakeon LAN disabled) (<2W
in S5 - Power Off)
Power consumption in
sleep mode (as defined
by ENERGY STAR) –
Suspend to RAM (S3)
Built-in Self Test (BIST)
LED
Surge Tolerant Full
Ranging Power Supply
(withstands power
surges up to 2000V)
Hood Lock Header
Hood Sensor Header
Multibay Header
Integrated Gigabit
Ethernet
Wake on LAN
Yes
Yes
Optional
No
PS/2
650 watt 85% efficient custom power supply
(Wide Ranging, Active PFC)