HP – Z640 Workstation

Description

The HP Z640 Workstation combines professional processing power, large memory capacity, flexible storage, and extensive graphics and PCIe expansion in a compact tower platform. It is designed for professionals who need dependable performance for demanding applications while maintaining a manageable workstation footprint.

Powerful Intel Xeon Processing

The Z640 supports a broad selection of Intel Xeon E5-1600 and E5-2600 v3/v4 processors.

Single-processor configurations can use Intel Xeon E5-1600 series processors, while configurations based on the E5-2600 series can support two processors for substantially greater multi-core processing capability.

Available processor options include high-core-count Xeon models as well as higher-frequency options, allowing the workstation to be configured according to the requirements of CAD, simulation, rendering, analysis, and other professional workloads.

High-Capacity DDR4 ECC Memory

The HP Z640 supports up to 256GB of DDR4-2400 ECC Registered memory, with memory transfer rates of up to 2400 MT/s. The system provides:

• 4 DIMM slots with one processor
• 8 DIMM slots with two processors
• ECC Registered memory support
• High-capacity configurations for demanding professional applications

ECC memory helps provide improved data integrity and system reliability for professional workloads.

Professional Graphics

The Z640 supports a wide range of professional graphics solutions from NVIDIA and AMD.

Available graphics options include NVIDIA Quadro and AMD FirePro cards, ranging from entry-level professional graphics through high-end solutions such as the NVIDIA Quadro M4000, M5000, and M6000, as well as AMD FirePro W-series cards.

These graphics capabilities make the Z640 suitable for:

• CAD and engineering
• 3D modeling
• Architecture and visualization
• Rendering
• Animation
• Video production
• Scientific visualization
• Medical and technical applications

Flexible Storage

The Z640 supports a variety of storage technologies, including SATA, SAS, SATA SSD, and SATA SSHD configurations.

Depending on configuration, storage options can include:

• SAS hard drives
• SATA hard drives
• SATA SSDs
• SATA SSHDs
• PCIe-based storage options
• Optional removable HP DX115 drive carrier

The workstation also supports integrated RAID configurations, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for compatible SATA/SAS storage configurations.

Extensive Expansion Capability

The Z640 provides multiple PCIe expansion slots, allowing users to install professional graphics cards, storage controllers, network adapters, capture cards, and other specialized hardware.

Its expansion architecture makes the system adaptable to different professional workflows and allows organizations to customize the workstation for specific applications.

Professional Workstation Design

The Z640 uses a rackable minitower chassis measuring approximately:

• Height: 442.9 mm
• Width: 171.45 mm
• Depth: 464.8 mm
• Rack utilization: 4U

Depending on configuration, system weight ranges from approximately 15 kg to 21.8 kg.

Connectivity

The workstation provides extensive front and rear connectivity.

Front I/O includes:

• 4 × USB 3.0
• Headset connection
• Microphone connection

Rear I/O includes:

• 4 × USB 3.0
• 2 × USB 2.0
• 2 × PS/2
• RJ-45 Ethernet
• Audio line-in
• Audio line-out

Additional connectivity and expansion options are available through PCIe cards and optional accessories.

Reliable Power Delivery

The Z640 can be equipped with a 925W, 90%-efficient power supply featuring active power-factor correction and dedicated graphics power connections. This provides the power headroom necessary for demanding professional graphics and workstation configurations.

Ideal Applications

The HP Z640 is well suited for:

• CAD and engineering
• Architecture and technical design
• 3D modeling and visualization
• Rendering and animation
• Video production
• Scientific computing
• Data analysis
• Simulation
• Medical imaging
• Professional graphics
• Software development
• Virtualization
• Other demanding workstation applications

Key Specifications

Configuration Note

The HP Z640 was offered in numerous configurations, so the installed processor(s), RAM, graphics card, storage, RAID controller, operating system, and expansion cards can vary significantly between individual units.

For an online-store listing, the exact HP product number or configuration should be verified before publishing component-level specifications. The specifications above represent the capabilities of the Z640 platform and should not be interpreted as the exact configuration of every Z640 workstation.